Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Gutted, folks. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty average around here. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf ahead, but there are a couple of moments where it might just fire. Let’s break it down as it comes.

Right now, we’re looking at a quiet period. From Wednesday afternoon, the 26th, through the weekend, it’s mostly small. Wednesday has a clean 3ft of south swell at 16 seconds, but the energy is only moderate (561), and the water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 54°F – about 2°F off the average, so you’ll feel that chill. Thursday bumps up a bit, with 5ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon from the south, but it’s cross-onshore and a bit choppy. Not great. Friday morning is clean with 5ft, but the period drops back to 13 seconds and the energy takes a hit (802). By Friday afternoon, the offshore wind is there, but the swell is fading to 4ft. Honestly, nothing here is going to get you out of bed.

The weekend is a write-off. Saturday and Sunday, the 29th and 30th, see the swell drop to under 3ft, and the energy is weak (139-257). The conditions are clean, but there’s just no power. You’re better off finding something else to do.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The first real standout is on Monday, the 31st of August. It’s a building swell, and by Monday afternoon it’s got some serious juice. We’re talking 12ft of south swell with a 14-second period and strong to very strong energy cranked at 4081. And the wind? Glass. Dead calm. This one has “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” written all over it. This is a proper groundswell, so Rolling Stones (that reef setup) is going to handle this a lot better than a beach break would. It’s for advanced surfers only at this size – anything over 8ft is getting into expert territory, and this is well over that. It’s a standout, no doubt.

Tuesday the 1st of September keeps things solid. You’ve got 7ft of south swell in the morning and a clean 7ft in the afternoon, with the winds light and cross-offshore. Energy is still strong (1299 and 1113). This is another good window, though not as big as Monday. The waves are still chunky, so be aware of your level.

After that, it tapers off. The middle of the week drops back down to 4-5ft, and it’s just okay. The energy drops, and it’s not the same quality. The following weekend is small again. There’s a bit of a lift on the 4th of September, with a clean 4ft and offshore winds in the morning, but it’s nothing special. That Monday the 31st is your one to chase. It’s a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but it’s looking like the best offer by a long shot.

The gap between the solid surf on the 1st and the next real, clean pulse on the 4th is a few days of small, weak waves. And after the 4th, it just fades away into the second week. From the 6th to the 10th, it’s all under 2ft, with weak energy. The 8th is about as flat as it gets, with a measly 0.7ft and an energy reading of just 10. There’s a little bump on the 9th (3ft) but it’s poor quality and cross-onshore. The 10th has a tiny 2ft in the morning.

So, there you have it. A long, slow stretch with one day that looks like a proper session. Hang tight for Monday afternoon. As always, forecasts can change, but we’re in for a run of small waves before that.

Rusty.

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