Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. I've been looking at the charts for the local stretch, and there's some decent swell on the way, but it's a bit of a mixed bag with a couple of real standouts for the crew who can handle some size.

The next couple of weeks spin around two main pulses from the south. The first one hits this Thursday (September 3rd) morning with a solid 6ft S swell, a 13-second period that's got some proper power—the combined energy is strong at 1077. With a light NW offshore, it's going to be clean and well-shaped at the better reefs. Rolling Stones is the spot for this, and it's fairly consistent, so you won't be waiting around forever. Water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual. The afternoon drops a bit to 5ft, still clean enough with a cross-offshore breeze. Friday and Saturday are a let-down though, with smaller, weaker swells and ordinary conditions that aren't worth getting excited about. Sunday the 6th is just a write-off with tiny waves.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. The second pulse hits on Tuesday the 8th. Tuesday morning the 8th sees a 7ft S swell (11-second period) with a clean NNW offshore, the combined energy is strong at 1035. The waves will have some real push. That builds into Wednesday the 9th with a still-good 5ft S swell and an offshore breeze.

But the absolute standout—the one you want to clear your calendar for—is Sunday the 13th. We're looking at a 10ft S groundswell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is absolutely pumping at 4292. The wind is a light NW offshore in the morning, so it's going to be glassy and perfect. This is big, 10ft is for experienced surfers only—if you're not confident in your ability to handle a serious reef break with power, sit this one out. This is a true groundswell with long period energy, and it's going to break with real authority at a spot like Rolling Stones, which is a reef setup. It's a prime target for this kind of swell, and the consistency is there. The cross-offshore wind in the afternoon still makes for a decent session, but the morning window is where the magic is.

Following that, Monday the 14th morning is worth a mention, with a clean, glassy 5ft S swell and an energy reading of 474. A much more manageable size for a wider range of skill levels, and with the wind flat, it'll be a dream.

The middle of the second week has another pulse to keep an eye on. Tuesday the 15th sees a 7-8ft S swell. The morning is clean but the afternoon really shines with a moderate NW offshore, bumping the combined energy to 1595. This one is for the experienced crew again, with solid size and power.

After that, the surf starts to fade out. We get some smaller, weaker swells through the 16th and 17th with poor wind, and the last few days of the forecast window offer only marginal, weak SE pulses. So, to sum it up: the best on offer is that Sunday the 13th morning, hands down. Get on it if you can handle it. Tuesday the 8th and 12th are the next best bets for solid, clean waves.

Catch you in the line-up.

Rusty

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