Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Looks like we've got a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks, but there's definitely some real magic to be found if you're willing to pick your moments. The water's sitting at 55°F, which is a touch colder than usual for this time of year, so you'll want a decent spring suit.

The first standout is Sunday morning, August 2nd. Rolling Stones is a reef set-up, and it's a fairly exposed spot. The swell is a solid 8 ft from the south (12-second period), and with a light westerly breeze, it's looking clean. That's excellent surf for experienced surfers. The combined energy is up there at 2032 (moderate wave energy), so there's plenty of push. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded sometimes.

Monday morning, August 3rd, is still offering 6 ft south swell (10-second period), and the wind is light cross-off from the WNW, so the waves will be clean. The energy drops to 663 (weak wave energy), so it's a bit smaller and less punchy, but still a session in the water.

We then hit a bit of a rough patch. From Tuesday, August 4th, through to Wednesday, August 5th, the wind is onshore and strong, with big, messy swell. That's a kite-surfing breeze, not a paddle-surfing one. The energy spikes to 8727 and 10237 (strong wave energy), but it's all blown out and lumpy. The swell hits 16 ft on Tuesday afternoon, so that's expert-only territory, and even then, the wind is rubbish.

Thursday morning, August 6th, is worth a look. The swell drops to 7 ft from the south (11 seconds), and the wind swings westerly and light, so it's clean again. The energy is 1295 (moderate wave energy). The conditions are rated as very good.

Friday morning, August 7th, is a real beauty. The swell is 5 ft from the SSE (10 seconds), but the wind is glassy—a light NW breeze making it perfect. The energy is 703 (moderate wave energy). This is a morning for your best board.

Saturday morning, August 8th, is another top pick. 8 ft south swell (13 seconds) with a light cross-off wind from the NW. It's clean, and the energy is 1921 (moderate wave energy). Another excellent session for the experienced crew.

Sunday, August 9th, is also looking good. The swell is 5 ft from the south (11 seconds) and the wind is glassy again in the morning, then light cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is 1047 (moderate wave energy). Perfect for a long, lazy Sunday.

The following week gets a bit more mixed. Monday, August 10th, is small, with 4 ft south swell. Tuesday, August 11th, sees a shift to an east swell, 7 ft (7-second period, short period). The wind is light offshore, so it's clean, but the short period will make it a bit less powerful.

The standout for the second week is Thursday morning, August 13th. The swell is 12 ft from the ESE (12-second period), with a light cross-off breeze. It's excellent for experienced surfers, with a combined energy of 3662 (moderate wave energy). That's a solid, punchy day.

Friday, August 14th, is also promising. 7 ft ESE swell, with glassy conditions in the morning and light cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is 1110 (moderate wave energy). The weekend of August 15th and 16th sees a return of south swell, with offshore winds on Sunday looking good at 8 ft (8-second period, short period). The wind is offshore, so it'll be clean, but the short period means it'll be a bit steeper and more critical.

Overall, the best of the best is Sunday morning, August 2nd, for the combination of size, direction, and clean conditions. Friday morning, August 7th, is also a standout for the glassy conditions and quality. For the second week, Thursday morning, August 13th, is the one to mark on your calendar.

Rusty.

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