Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Rolling Stones. This is a reef break that only works on a proper S swell, and it’s mostly for the advanced crew. The water’s sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good steamer.

The first few days are a write-off, I’m not gonna lie. Tuesday and Wednesday are just no good – strong winds, messy cross-shore chop, and the swell’s too raw. You’d be mad to paddle out unless you’re a glutton for punishment. Thursday morning sees the swell drop to 7ft from the S, but it’s still cross-shore with moderate breeze and the energy is moderate (1338). Honestly, it’s marginal at best.

Then we get a proper window. Friday the 21st morning is the real standout. We’ve got a clean 6ft S groundswell, period pushing 16 seconds, which is proper long-period energy (1971). The wind is a whisper-light NNW offshore, glassy conditions. This is excellent for experienced surfers – long, powerful lines but be aware, that long period can make it a bit too straight for the beach breaks, but it’s a dream on a reef like this. Friday afternoon still has some rideable 5ft S swell, but it goes cross-shore, so the morning is the call.

After that, things drop off again. Saturday and Sunday are small, with only knee-high leftovers. The energy drops right off (372 down to 106). It’s clean, but there’s nothing to surf.

Into the next week, Monday the 24th is a fun little pick-up with 4ft S swell, clean, light winds. Not a standout, but a nice session. Tuesday the 25th morning is very good – 4ft S swell but with a 16-second period again, light offshore NW wind, clean. The energy is moderate (686). That’s a good one for a sneaky dawny.

Then there’s a long gap of small, clean but weak surf until we hit the real gold. The following week, on the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September, we get a nice 5ft S groundswell with a 15-second period, and it’s clean with next to no wind (870). That’s a very good session.

But the absolute standout of the whole 16-day window is on the morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September. We’ve got 5ft of S swell, but the period is a massive 17 seconds, and the energy is strong (1693). The wind is a light offshore from the NNW, so it’s going to be glassy. This is proper groundswell, perfect for the reef, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon looks good too, with 6ft S swell and 16-second period, still offshore, but the morning is the pick.

Rolling Stones can get a crowd, but when it’s like this, it’s worth the fight.

Alright, I’m done. Catch you in the water.

Rusty

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