Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Rolling Stones. This is an advanced reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it loves a south swell. The water is running a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 55°F, which is about 3°F below average, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

We’ve got a slow start this week. The first couple of days are messy. Monday morning is a write-off with a cross-on wind and a 6ft south swell that’s got a ton of energy (2018) but it’s just choppy and marginal. Monday afternoon actually bumps up to 8ft from the south with a very long 19-second period, and the energy is pumping (4093), but that persistent cross-on wind ruins it. This is one for the experts only, and even then, it’s not clean.

The first real standout hits on Tuesday morning, July 21st. The wind finally swings west, giving us a clean cross-off breeze. The swell is a solid 8ft from the south with a 16-second period. That’s serious groundswell energy (2706) and it’s going to be powerful. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the reef will handle that long period well, but it’s going to be a bit of a handful. The crowd factor is a “sometimes” thing, so it might be worth getting out early.

Things drop off after that. Wednesday, July 22nd, is worth a paddle if you’re desperate – the swell drops to 4ft, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon, making for some clean, though small, waves. Thursday and Friday are tiny, with swell under 3ft. Not worth your time.

Saturday, July 25th, gets a little bump of 6ft from the southwest, but it’s a short-period, wind-affected mess. Sunday is a similar story, though Sunday afternoon actually sees a 5ft south swell with a long 16-second period (2519 energy), but it’s cross-off and windy. Kite surfers might have a better look at the beach breaks than us paddle guys.

Now, hold on to your boards. Monday, July 27th, is a beast. The guidance shows a 21ft south swell with a 14-second period, and the energy reading is off the charts at 17211. That is a massive, dangerous swell. But the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it a total mess. This is a day for the experts only, and honestly, it looks more like a tow-in or kite day than a paddle session. Don’t even think about it.

After that storm passes, Tuesday morning, July 28th, cleans right up. The west wind drops to a gentle cross-off, and the swell is back to a manageable 6ft from the southeast, with a long 14-second period (2054 energy). This is another excellent window for experienced surfers with clean waves.

The rest of the week into early August is a mixed bag. There’s a small, clean period on Thursday, July 30th, and Friday, July 31st, with some waist-high waves from the southeast, but nothing special.

The next real standout is on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning shows a clean 8ft south swell with a 14-second period, and a light cross-off wind from the west-northwest. That’s a lot of energy (2249) and it’s going to be a good, clean session for the experienced crew. This one is a bit further out, so it’s promising but not a lock.

After that, the swell fades and the winds get messy through the first few days of August. Overall, the best calls are Tuesday morning, July 21st, and Tuesday morning, July 28th, with Sunday, August 2nd, as a promising long-range option.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

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