Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down Rolling Stones in feet and knots.

This is a south-facing reef, and the first few days are a bit of a slow burn. The water’s at 55°F – about normal for this time of year.

We kick off on Friday the 4th with a pathetic 2ft south swell that’s got a 10-second period, but a cross-off wind from the NW at 15 knots just makes it look ugly. Weak energy at 95. Saturday the 5th is the same story – tiny, poor surf. Sunday the 6th shows a tiny 2ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s a long groundswell that could wrap nicely into the reef, but there’s just not enough height. Energy is a moderate 127, and the morning is clean with a light offshore breeze, but it’s still not worth getting wet for.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are flat and poor. Wednesday the 9th sees a jump to 6ft south swell, but with a short 9-second period and a cross-shore wind, it’s average at best. Energy hits a moderate 569. Thursday the 10th is tiny again, but the morning is glassy with a 3ft south swell – clean but weak.

Then the wind machine turns on. Friday the 11th is destroyed – heavy rain, near-gale winds from the SSW at 34 knots, and a blown-out 10ft to 12ft swell. Energy goes wild to 1278 and 2331, but you can’t surf it. Saturday the 12th morning is a big improvement – a clean 7ft south swell with a cross-off breeze from the WNW at 12 knots and energy of 858. That’s a solid session for anyone comfortable on a bigger wave.

Sunday the 13th is frustrating – a 5ft south swell with a long 13-second period and 933 energy in the morning, but cross-shore wind makes it lumpy. The afternoon jumps to 7ft with a 17-second period and a massive 2429 energy, but the cross-onshore wind ruins it.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are poor and onshore. Avoid.

Now the big show. Wednesday the 16th afternoon delivers a massive 13ft south swell with a 16-second period – that’s a monster. The combined energy is an insane 8448. The wind is a light cross-onshore at just 6 knots, so it’s pretty clean. This is expert-only territory. Thursday the 17th morning is also top-tier: a 10ft south swell (14-second period), clean with a light cross-off breeze from the NNE at 3 knots, and energy of 3617. That morning is the best mix of size and condition across the whole 16 days.

Thursday afternoon drops to 8ft, still clean enough. Friday the 18th morning is very good with a 5ft south swell and clean offshore wind. Saturday the 19th morning is another standout – 8ft south swell, light offshore wind, and energy of 1152. Clean and solid.

Bottom line: Wednesday the 16th afternoon and Thursday the 17th morning are the big, clean, heavy standouts. For a slightly smaller but still excellent session, go for Saturday the 19th morning.

Rusty.

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