Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, fellow surfers, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a window that starts off slow, then builds to a big, powerful punch starting next week. The first few days are about small, clean waves giving way to a massive groundswell that’ll be for the experienced crew only. Things get interesting again towards the end with another shot of quality.

Right off the bat, the first surf worth paddling out for is on Wednesday, July 29th. First light at Rolling Stones is looking choice. We’ve got a solid 6 ft swell rolling in from the SSE, with a 13-second period that’s got some real push to it. The combined energy is pumping hard at 1134 – that’s moderate wave energy but feels powerful. And the wind? Glassy. Dead calm. A bit offshore from the NNW. This is going to be clean as a whistle. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 55°, about 3 degrees off the average, so you’ll feel that nip. Who’s it for? The size is up there, nudging 6 ft, so beginners might find it a handful. This is for the intermediate and up crew. Don’t forget, long period swell (13 seconds) means better shaped waves but longer lulls between sets, so take your time paddling out. Also, keep an eye out – crowds can show up here sometimes.

Wednesday afternoon takes a step down; the wind shifts and it gets a bit cross-off, making it more marginal. Not the call.

Thursday, July 30th, is a solid second option. Morning winds are offshore from the north with a clean 5 ft swell from the ESE. The energy is still decent at 701. It’s smaller than Wednesday, so a bit more manageable. The wave quality will be very good again.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday, August 4th, could be a proper standout for the experts. We’re looking at a massive 18 ft swell from the south with a 14-second period arriving first thing. The combined energy is a beast – 10790 – that’s very strong. However, the wind is light and cross-shore, so it won’t be completely clean, but the power is undeniable. This is easily for advanced surfers only; anything over 8 ft is expert territory. This setup looks intense, and for beach-and-reef setups, a swell this big with that much energy and a cross-shore wind might actually be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers, as the waves could be closing out hard.

The bigger story is the massive surf on Tuesday, August 5th, which is followed by poor conditions and strong cross-onshore winds for a few days. A real lull hits from around August 8th until August 13th, where there’s nothing worthwhile.

After the lull, we get our second wind. Thursday, August 7th, morning shows some potential with a 7 ft SSE swell and a deep 13-second period. But the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit bumpy.

The actual return to quality is on Thursday, August 13th. The swell is a modest 8 ft from the SSE, but the wind is light offshore from the NNE. The energy is solid at 1517. This one is clean and powerful, and the 11-second period gives it good shape. The same goes for the afternoon session – 8 ft from the SSE with a 13-second period. Both of these are rated as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best call for the later part of the outlook.

So, to sum it up: Wednesday morning, July 29th, is your best early window for clean, powerful waves. Then, get ready for the giant pulse on Monday, August 4th, but that’s only for the brave. After a dry spell, Thursday, August 7th, offers another solid, clean option for the experienced surfer.

Stay safe and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

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