Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us. We’ve only got one spot on the radar this time around, so let’s get into it.

The overall picture is a bit of a rollercoaster. We start off with a few days of messy conditions and building swell before things clean up for a solid window around the middle of next week. After that, the surf drops away and we’re looking at a long stretch of small, poor-quality waves for the rest of the outlook.

Right now, Monday the 7th is a write-off. We’ve got a tiny 1ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, but it’s getting chopped up by a cross-shore wind and the energy is weak (91). Not worth paddling out.

Monday afternoon actually brings some improvement. The wind goes glassy, and we see a 4ft SSE swell pop up. The period is a short 6 seconds, but the combined energy is moderate (198), and with those glassy conditions, it’s clean. This is a solid, fun little window for a quick session.

Tuesday the 8th is a hard pass. The swell jumps up, but it’s raw. We’re looking at 11-12ft S swell on Tuesday morning with a strong 28 mph cross-onshore wind. The energy is very strong (1820), but the conditions are a total mess. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one. The afternoon is similar with 10ft and still strong onshore wind.

Wednesday the 9th morning is where we start to see some hope. The wind swings to a clean cross-offshore, and we’ve got 5ft SSE swell at 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (331), and conditions are clean. This is a good one for a session if you can get out.

Thursday the 10th is small again. Morning has 3ft SE swell with clean cross-off wind, but the energy is weak (91). It’s there, but not much to write home about.

Now, the standout of the whole forecast. Rolling Stones is a reef break that’s fairly consistent and can handle a good swell. The big moment hits Monday the 14th. Monday morning we’ve got a solid 8ft S swell with a long 14-second period, pushing through with very strong energy (2471). The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell direction (S) is a bit off the optimum (S), but the size, period, and clean conditions make this the best on offer. Keep in mind it’s a reef, and the swell is over 8ft, so this is for experts only. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so expect some company.

Tuesday the 15th is still fun, with a drop to 4ft S swell but with glassy conditions in the morning and clean cross-off in the afternoon. Energy is moderate (456-479). Good for a longer board.

From Wednesday the 16th onwards, we hit a real dry spell. The swell drops to tiny levels (1ft to 2ft) and the energy is weak (under 500). We have some clean days with light offshore winds, but the swell just isn’t there. This flat period stretches from Wednesday the 16th all the way to the end of the forecast on Tuesday the 22nd. There are no real recommendations in that second week, just small, marginal waves.

So, in short: if you’re an expert, mark your calendar for Monday the 14th at Rolling Stones. That’s the one to chase. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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