Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Rolling Stones, so let’s get into it.

The window opens Sunday the 23rd, but honestly, it’s a bit of a tease. We’re looking at small 2ft south swell with a moderate offshore wind, so it’s surfable but very ordinary. Energy’s weak (148). It feels like a warm-up lap.

Monday the 24th is where things start to cook. The morning bumps up to 5ft from the SSW with a light cross-off breeze and moderate wave energy (308). But the real standout of the day, and one of the top windows overall, is Monday afternoon. That 6ft south swell hits with a long 15-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is a solid 1427, and conditions are clean. This one’s for the experienced crew.

Tuesday the 25th keeps the ball rolling with a 5ft S swell in the morning, and then Tuesday afternoon turns glassy as anything with a 4ft south swell, 12-second period, and zero wind. That’s clean, lined-up reef surfing with moderate energy (484). Beautiful.

Wednesday the 26th starts glassy again with a tiny 2ft south groundswell – period is a massive 17 seconds, so the energy (442) is decent for the size, but you’ll be waiting for the sets. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore breeze, so morning is the only call there.

Now, Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are both golden. Thursday morning kicks off with 5ft south swell at 16 seconds, light offshore wind, and very high energy (1067). Thursday afternoon is even better – 5ft, 17-second period, and an offshore breeze so light it’s barely there. Energy is 1149. Friday morning repeats the magic with 5ft south swell, 16 seconds, and a gentle offshore. It’s a prolonged run of quality.

Saturday the 29th has a clean 3ft south swell in the morning with offshore wind, but the afternoon brings a 5ft cross-shore mess. Sunday the 30th is a write-off with dropping swell and rising wind.

Monday the 31st is a beast, but not in a good way for paddle surfing. We’re looking at 8ft SSW swell with a cross-shore wind and 996 energy. That’s a messy, blown-out beach-reef setup – more of a kite surfer’s playground.

Then we hit the true standout of the entire outlook. Tuesday, the 1st of September. Tuesday morning delivers 7ft south swell with a 19-second period, clean, and energy over 3400. Tuesday afternoon is the absolute pick: 8ft south swell, 17-second period, glassy conditions, and energy at 4138. This is world-class, but it’s strictly for experts – that size and period will be powerful and demanding on the reef.

Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are messy or marginal. Friday the 4th cleans back up with a solid 6ft south groundswell, 18-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze. Energy is 1838 – another excellent session for experienced surfers.

We finish with a smaller 5ft SSW swell on Sunday the 6th with clean offshore wind, and then Monday the 7th shows 8ft south swell at 16 seconds, but the conditions are called marginal, so take that one with a grain of salt.

Overall, the absolute best on offer is Tuesday, the 1st of September – afternoon glass with an 8ft south groundswell. Come ready. The second standout is Monday the 24th of August afternoon, for a slightly more moderate size with similar quality.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

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