Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Rolling Stones, a reef break that takes a south swell. We’ve got a bit of a wait for the good stuff, but it’s on the way.

The water's sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

The first few days are a write-off – Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August are a mess with strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Not worth paddling out. Sunday 2 August is only marginal, with a 10ft south swell but cross-shore winds and a bit of chop. You could get a wave, but it’s not firing.

Then Monday 3 August sees a drop in size to 5ft, but the wind turns cross-offshore and clean. It’s a small one, but those waves will be clean and rideable. The combined energy is moderate (494). A good option for a fun session if you’re keen.

The real standout, though, is Thursday 6 August. The morning is looking magic – 7ft of south swell (12-second period), cross-offshore wind from the west, and the energy is solid (1390). The words are “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a proper reef break, and that long period (12 seconds) means it’ll have shape and power. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early. This is the best on offer.

Friday 7 August morning is also tempting – glassy, 4ft swell from the SSE, with zero wind. That’s a clean, small-wave day for the log or a mid-length. Combined energy is light (361).

After that, we get a run of smaller, cleaner days from Saturday 8 August through Sunday 9 August, with cross-offshore winds and waves between 2ft and 4ft. The swell period is long (13-15 seconds), so there’s still some grunt despite the size. The energy is low (297-470). These are picky, but if you’re patient, there’ll be a few good ones.

The second week gets messy again. Monday 10 August through Wednesday 13 August sees a lot of onshore wind and lumpy surf, with a few marginal windows. The swell swings easterly from the 12th, which isn’t ideal for this spot’s optimum south direction.

The best long-range promise is Friday 14 August morning. Glassy conditions, 6ft easterly swell (11 seconds), and a moderate energy (781). The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” It’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it – it could be a cracker.

So, in short: Thursday 6 August morning is the one to circle. Friday 14 August morning is a promising long shot. The rest is either small and clean or blown out.

Rusty.

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