Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from right here.

Alright, listen up. The next couple of weeks are a proper mixed bag for Rolling Stones. We’ve got some decent pulses of energy lined up, but the wind is going to be a real pest for a good stretch, turning what could be epic into a bit of a wrestle. The first real action kicks off Friday, July 3rd, with some clean lines.

Friday morning, July 3rd, is a beauty. Rolling Stones is seeing a clean 5ft ESE groundswell, and the wind is glassy out of the WNW. That’s pure perfection for getting some smooth, long rides. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than what you’d normally expect for this time of year, so don’t forget the booties or a warmer suit. The energy’s moderate, but it's quality over quantity. Expect some company though, as this spot can get a crowd. Saturday continues that trend. The morning of the 4th is clean again with offshore NNE winds at 6 mph, still holding that 5ft ESE swell. This is the most consistent run of the week.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Sunday, July 5th, drops down to a weak 3ft, and the energy fades. Monday is basically dead with tiny 0.3ft swell. Tuesday, July 7th, the swell comes back alive. We get a solid 3ft SSW groundswell with a light offshore flow on Tuesday morning. It's not the best direction for the spot.

Now, here’s where it gets rough. From Wednesday, July 8th, through until Sunday, July 12th, onshore winds are going to ruin nearly every session. We see a massive spike in size from the 9th to the 11th, with a big 13ft S swell, but it’s all cross-on and messy. The wind is howling at 28 mph from the SSW. For a paddle surfer, that's a washing machine. That sort of raw power with that wind is more of a kite surfer's playground than a surfer’s dream.

But look, after that stormy mess, we get a real standout. The real highlight of the whole outlook comes on Monday, July 13th and Tuesday morning, July 14th. Monday, the 13th, is a stunner. A solid 10ft SSW swell is going to be wrapping in, and the winds go completely glassy or light offshore. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and the forecast says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. With that size, it's definitely for the crew who know what they're doing. Then Tuesday, the 14th, gets a little more cross-shore, but still big.

The run continues on Wednesday, July 15th. We get another incredible morning with an 8ft SE groundswell and a clean offshore NNW breeze at 9 mph. The period is a long 12 seconds, meaning real groundswell energy and those nice, long lulls between sets. That makes paddling out that much easier.

After that peak, the second week starts to fade. Thursday, July 16th, the swell drops but the wind picks up. The 17th and 18th are washed out with strong onshore winds and fading swell.

So, to boil it all down: the best bets are the Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th for a fun, clean run, but the absolute standouts you should circle on your calendar are Monday the 13th and Wednesday the 15th for the big, clean, powerful surf. It gets a bit unpredictable after that.

Rusty.

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