Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Gather 'round, crew. Rusty here. We've got a solid run on tap at Rolling Stones, a proper advanced reef set-up that's gonna serve up some gems, but you gotta pick your moments. The water's sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so don't you forget the rubber.

The action kicks off Friday the 21st of August. Morning is the standout session early on. We've got a solid 6ft south swell rolling in with a long 16-second period, and combined wave energy is pumping at 1914 (moderate). A light NNW offshore breeze is gonna keep it all clean and lined up. This is excellent surf for the experienced crew—this reef ain't playing games, and the sets will have some real push. The afternoon takes a step back with a cross-shore, so morning is the call.

Saturday the 22nd keeps the fun rolling. Morning sees a drop to 4ft from the south, still a decent 12-second period, with a light NW offshore. Come afternoon, it goes glassy with a WNW breeze that's barely there, and the swell hangs around 4ft. Clean, playful waves for those who know the reef.

Sunday the 23rd sees the swell drop away to 2ft and 2ft, with moderate offshore winds. It's small and clean, but really only for the longboard or the patient. Monday the 24th has a morning bump to 6ft, but it's a short-period 9-second south-southwest swell with a cross-shore—poor conditions, so skip it. The afternoon jumps to 8ft from the south with a very long 16-second period and combined energy of 2809 (moderate), but the wind is onshore from the south. For a reef break, that's messy, and the size makes it expert territory only, but the wind is going to ruin the face.

Tuesday the 25th brings back some joy with a morning session of 5ft south swell, 12-second period, and a light cross-offshore WNW breeze. Clean and punchy. From here, we've got a stretch of smaller days, but the quality holds. Wednesday morning the 26th and Thursday morning the 27th both offer clean, lined-up waves in the 2ft to 3ft range with great winds.

Then, Friday the 28th of August morning is a real highlight. A 4ft south swell with a 16-second period, and a moderate offshore from the NNW. Combined energy is 729 (moderate). The wind will keep it glassy, and that long period will push in some proper ground swell lines that this reef will stand up and salute. Expert crew, this is your window.

We roll into the first week of September with a few more clean days. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are smaller but clean, and Monday the 31st of August has a glassy morning with a 4ft south swell at 14 seconds—a real treat for a Monday. Tuesday the 1st of September keeps the consistent offshore flow with 4-4ft south swell.

Now, a warning. Wednesday the 2nd of September turns ugly with strong cross-onshore winds from the SSW. It's blown out. But hold on. Thursday the 3rd of September sees a massive spike—an 18ft south swell with a 14-15 second period, and combined energy hitting 12133 (strong), but it's all cross-onshore and lumpy. That's a kite-surfing dream and a paddle surfer's nightmare at the reef. Don't even think about it.

However, the real prize of the entire outlook might be Friday the 4th of September. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but the morning looks unreal. An 12ft south swell with a 14-second period, combined energy of 4189 (strong), and glassy conditions with a light WNW breeze. For a reef break like this, that's big, powerful, and clean. This is excellent conditions for experienced surfers only—do not take a beginner out here. The afternoon brings a cross-shore and drops to 10ft, so again, morning is the key.

We finish up with Saturday the 5th of September at a still-fun 5ft and Sunday the 6th of September at 4ft, but the winds start to turn onshore, so quality fades.

The standout for the whole run? That Friday 4th of September morning session. Mark it. It's promising but a ways off. For the near term, Friday the 21st of August morning and that Friday 28th of August morning are your best bets for clean, powerful reef juice.

Rusty.

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