Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, your local surf reporter. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the upcoming days.

We're looking at a solid run of southwest groundswell, but the wind is going to be a bit of a headache for the first few days. The waves are there, but they’re going to be all blown out and messy. It's a real shame, because the energy is pumping, with readings hitting strong to very strong levels, but the fresh to strong cross-onshore winds are just killing the quality. The surf is too rough to even consider through Tuesday and Wednesday.

Now, Thursday the 6th of August is still a bit of a write-off. The swell is still a solid 10 ft, but with a moderate cross-shore breeze, it's going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. It's a no-go.

Finally, we get a window. Friday the 7th of August is where it starts to get interesting. The wind is going to swing to a light cross-offshore, and the swell is still a clean 4 ft from the south. The period is a massive 17 seconds, so this is proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is still strong, and the conditions are clean. This is a standout for experienced surfers only. The long period will make for some smooth, powerful lines at Rolling Stones, a reef break that's fairly consistent. Keep in mind it's an advanced spot, and crowds are possible.

Saturday the 8th of August is looking like the pick of the week. We've got a gentle offshore wind from the NW, clean conditions, and a solid 6 ft south swell with a 13-second period. The energy is still strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The offshore wind will groom those lines perfectly. Make the most of it.

Sunday the 9th of August starts clean with a light cross-offshore wind and a 4 ft south swell, but the energy is dropping to moderate. The morning is the only chance as the wind goes onshore in the afternoon. From Monday the 10th of August, it's back to poor conditions with onshore winds and choppy surf for a few days.

The next real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 15th of August. It's a long way out, but the forecast shows a glassy morning with a 7 ft south swell. The period is a short 7 seconds though, which will make it a bit weak and bumpy, but the glassy conditions are a huge plus. The energy is moderate. This is a promising one to keep an eye on, but it's a long-range call.

The forecast then gets a bit messy again until the 19th of August. Wednesday the 19th of August is the last shot in the window. A clean morning with a light cross-offshore wind, a 7 ft south swell with an 11-second period, and strong energy. The conditions look good for experienced surfers, but again, it's a long way out, so don't get your hopes up too much.

So, Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August are your best bets. Get out there and get some clean, powerful waves.

Rusty.

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