Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look what’s on the cards for Rolling Stones over the next couple of weeks. Buckle up, because it’s not all smooth sailing.

The first week is mostly a write-off, with a run of rough, onshore conditions and poor surf. It’s not until Wednesday the 29th that things start to look interesting, with a solid pulse of swell and clean conditions offering a standout day. There’s a bit of a gap early on, with the first half of the week pretty average, but the second week sees more mixed signals and a few windows.

So, that standout moment is Wednesday morning, July 29th. We’ve got smooth, glassy conditions at Rolling Stones with a clean 6 ft swell rolling in from the ESE. The combined energy is moderate at (1193), and with that 13-second period, you’re looking at proper groundswell lines. That 5 km/h offshore breeze from the WNW will have the reef lining up nicely. For an advanced spot like this, it’s about as good as it gets for the period. Crowds are possible, but with a break this focused on quality and a Wednesday morning, you might get a few out there, but it won’t be a zoo.

The afternoon picks up too – a 6 ft ESE swell with a clean, cross-off breeze and 12-second period. Just a notch below the morning because it’s not quite as glassy, but still a good session.

Thursday the 30th keeps the run of clean conditions going, but the swell drops back a touch. Morning brings a 5 ft ESE groundswell (12-second period, 643 combined energy) with a gentle offshore from the NNW. The waves are smaller but still clean and rideable. There’s a slight chance of a decent wave, but nothing like the Wednesday peak.

By Friday the 31st, the swell drops to 4 ft and the wind swings around, leaving the surf ordinary and not worth the trip.

The first week of August looks messy. There’s a quick spike on Sunday, August 2nd – a 10 ft S swell with a 10-second period, but that onshore wind from the SE is going to blow it out. That’s more for the experienced crew, and even then, it’d be a struggle. The combined energy is strong (1968), but without clean wind, it’s a pass. The rest of the first week of August is a mix of onshore winds and poor conditions, with the odd marginal window.

The second week is a real mixed bag. Look at Thursday, August 6th – a 5 ft S swell with a very long 17-second period and onshore wind. That groundswell will have heaps of energy (1626), but it’ll be messy, and with a south swell at Rolling Stones, you need the right wind. It’s patchy.

The best chance in the second week might be Monday, August 10th. It’s a small 3 ft SE swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is a light cross-off from the NNE and the conditions are clean. Not big, but clean and fun for the advanced surfer who knows the reef. The combined energy is low (356), but with that long period, the waves will have shape.

All in all, Wednesday the 29th is your session to circle. After that, keep an eye on the long-range for Monday, August 10th if you’re prepared to gamble.

Rusty.

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