Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the cards for the Rolling Stones. The first few days are a write-off, with Wednesday and Thursday looking pretty grim, so don’t bother paddling out until we get past that. The real action starts to build from Friday morning.

The standout window is looking like Friday morning, the 7th of August. It’s not huge, but we’re talking about 4ft of south swell, and the kicker here is the glassy conditions. That’s a rare treat, so get on it early. The period is a very long 17 seconds, which means proper groundswell energy. This is a reef break, so that long period will push through nicely, giving you some proper shape. The combined energy is still strong (1610), so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. The water temp is about average for this time of year, which is fine.

Saturday morning, the 8th, is also a solid call. You’ll see a bit more size at 6ft, still from the south, with a clean offshore breeze from the NNW. It’s not quite as glassy as Friday, but it’ll be clean. The period drops to 12 seconds, so it’s a bit more manageable. Combined energy is still decent (1229). This is a good one for the weekend.

After that, the week after sees a drop in quality. Sunday and Monday are smaller and a bit messy, but there’s a little window Tuesday morning, the 11th, with 4ft and glassy conditions again. It’s a smaller swell, but if you’re desperate, it’ll be clean.

Things get a bit iffy again mid-week, with some lumpy onshore winds. Then Thursday the 13th morning has a clean 5ft, but it’s short period, so don’t expect much push.

Heading into the second week, the 16th and 17th look pretty average with onshore winds. However, keep an eye on Thursday morning, the 20th of August. That’s the one that’s a bit further out, but it’s promising. Clean conditions, 8ft from the south with a cross-offshore breeze. That’s a good size, but it’s getting into territory where it’s best for the more experienced crew. Combined energy is moderate (946). It’s a long-range call, so don’t bet the farm on it, but it’s worth watching.

For the real standout, I’d be locking in Friday morning, the 7th of August. That glassy, long-period south swell is a rare gem for the Rolling Stones. Just be aware, it can get crowded here sometimes, so get out early.

Rusty.

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