Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a classic run of solid Southern Ocean energy heading our way, but you’ve got to pick your moments. The star of the show is Rolling Stones, an advanced reef break that’s fairly consistent. The water is sitting at 55°, a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t be fooled by the sun.

The main event kicks off Wednesday morning, September 2nd. This is the standout. We’re looking at a clean 8ft swell from the south, with a very long period of 14 seconds, giving it serious groundswell punch. The combined energy is a massive 3076 (strong to very strong wave energy). With a light offshore NW wind of 6 mph, it’s going to be pristine. This is one for the experienced crew only – it’s not a beginner wave. The long period will make it steep and powerful, perfect for the reef setup here.

Thursday morning, September 3rd, is still very good. The swell drops to 6ft from the south, period 13 seconds, with a light cross-offshore NW wind. The energy is a solid 1077 (moderate to strong). It’s a bit more manageable than Wednesday, but still quality.

By Friday, September 4th, the swell is fading fast. A 3ft south swell with a moderate offshore wind is surfable, but it’s just ordinary. The energy drops to 156 (weak). The afternoon goes onshore and blows out.

Things get quiet. From Saturday the 5th through to Monday the 7th, we’ve got a gap of small, poor surf. The swell is tiny, energy is pitiful, and conditions are messy. Don’t bother.

Tuesday, September 8th, brings a new pulse. A clean 7ft south swell with a 10-second period and light cross-offshore wind. Energy is 821 (moderate). It’s a solid, clean session for experienced surfers.

Wednesday, September 9th, holds nicely with a 6ft south swell and a light offshore NW wind. Energy is 495 (moderate). Clean, but not as powerful as the first pulse.

We hit another rough patch from Thursday, September 10th through to Saturday, September 12th morning. Swell is small, wind is messy, and there’s a lot of junk, including a 31 mph cross-onshore blowout on Friday afternoon.

Saturday afternoon, September 12th, is another highlight. The wind goes glassy, and we get a 5ft south swell with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is a hefty 1322 (strong). That’s a beautiful, clean afternoon session for the experienced.

Sunday, September 13th, is a good, clean day too. A 3ft to 4ft south swell with a long period of 11-14 seconds, clean cross-offshore winds. Not huge, but very rideable.

Monday, September 14th, is the biggest of the whole run. An 12ft south swell, period 9 seconds, with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is 2184 (strong to very strong). This is a serious, heavy day that is only for experts. The afternoon turns a bit onshore, so the morning window is the only one.

The last week sees a taper. Tuesday, September 15th, is small and glassy. Wednesday, September 16th, is clean and small. Thursday, September 17th, has a promising last hurrah: a 3ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds, and a moderate offshore NW wind. The energy is 959 (moderate). It’s a clean, long-period groundswell, which will work best on the reef here.

Overall, the best of the lot is Wednesday morning, September 2nd – that’s your true standout. The Saturday afternoon, September 12th glassy session and the Monday, September 14th massive swell are the other big calls. Keep your eyes on the forecast, and don’t sleep on that first day.

Rusty.

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