Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid start on the horizon, but it’s a bit of a short-lived pulse. The real standout is Wednesday, September 2nd, and it’s a beauty right out of the gate. Rolling Stones is a reef setup, so it’s for the advanced crew only. We’re looking at a solid 8 ft swell from the south, with a long period of 14 seconds. That’s real groundswell energy, and the numbers back it up with a hefty 3076 (moderate-to-strong combined energy). The wind is a clean north-northwest offshore breeze at 6 mph, so the face will be all yours. Conditions are glassy and clean. This is the best on offer, no question. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

That same morning is the pick, but by Wednesday afternoon the wind swings cross-shore and the swell jumps a touch to 8 ft, but the quality drops off. The real magic fades after that morning session.

Thursday, September 3rd, is still worth a paddle. The morning brings a solid 6 ft south swell, period at 13 seconds, with that same clean offshore NNW wind at 6 mph. Combined energy is 1077 (moderate). It’s good, but not the standout of Wednesday. The afternoon drops off quickly.

From Friday the 4th through the 7th, we hit a flat spell. The swell drops below 3 ft, and the conditions are just poor. There’s a gap of about four days where you’d be better off cleaning the wax off your board.

Tuesday, September 8th, the ocean wakes up again, but it’s a different beast. The morning swell jumps to a massive 12 ft from the south, period at 12 seconds. The combined energy is a whopping 3484 (strong). That’s too big for most, and with a cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Only for the experienced, and even then, it’s a marginal call. The afternoon stays big at 8 ft with onshore wind, so it’s messy.

Thursday, September 10th, is a dark horse. The morning is a total glass-off with zero wind. The swell is 8 ft from the south, period at 12 seconds. Combined energy is 2551 (strong). This is a classic case of a powerful swell with perfect conditions. The only catch is the crowd; Rolling Stones can get busy, so get there early. This is a very close second to the Wednesday morning session.

After that, the second week looks pretty grim. The swell drops right off, and we get a mix of onshore winds and small, weak waves. The 16th of September sees a spike of 7 ft, but it’s a short-period windswell with a screaming onshore wind, making it a total mess. That’s kite-surfing territory, not for a paddle.

So, to wrap it up: you’ve got two cracker sessions. Wednesday morning, September 2nd, is the top dog. Thursday morning, September 10th, is a close second if you like it glassy. The rest is a write-off or just for the die-hards.

Rusty.

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