Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a proper look at the forecast for Rolling Stones. It’s a reef set-up, so when it gets good, it gets proper good, but it’s a fickle beast. Right now, there’s a bit of a lull to start, but there are some serious pulses of energy on the horizon that are gonna have your heart racing. The water’s sitting at 55.2°F, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you’ll want the hood and gloves on.

The next couple of days are pretty gutless. Saturday the 5th is looking tiny, with ankle-biters around 2.3ft and a short-period SSW swell. There’s not enough push to make this place work. Sunday the 6th is a little better, with a similar size but a longer period, pushing the energy up to a moderate 125. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about.

Then Monday the 7th drops right off again, and we’re looking at a flat spell until the next weekend. This is where the patience test comes in. The ocean goes quiet, with just dribbles of swell and not enough power to break this reef properly. It’s a waiting game.

But hold on, because things are about to change. On Tuesday the 8th, the ocean wakes up with a vengeance. We’re looking at a solid 8.2ft of south swell, and the energy jumps to a strong 1891. The problem is the wind is all over it – cross-onshore and choppy. It’s going to be a messy, lumpy power keg. This is more for the tow-in crew or maybe the kitesurfers, because paddling into that mess on a reef is not my idea of a good time. The period is short too, around 9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit disorganised.

Wednesday the 9th pulls it back a notch with 4.9ft and clean conditions from a light NE wind. The energy is moderate at 331, but the short 8-second period means it could be a bit walled. It’s an option, but not the stand-out of the window.

The following week is where the real magic lies. The 13th and 14th see solid, powerful southwest groundswell filling in. We’re talking 8.2ft on the 13th with a 13-second period and a strong 2235 energy. It’s going to be big, clean, and powerful. This is proper expert territory. Then, on Tuesday the 15th of September, is the one that has me grinning. The forecast is for 6.9ft of south swell at a very long 15-second period. The wind is light offshore from the WNW, and the energy is a thumping 2012. This is the one. Long-period groundswell on a reef like this is what it’s all about. It’ll be grinding, hollow, and absolutely perfect for the advanced crew. The afternoon glassed off completely, dropping to 5.6ft but with that long period still in the water. That’s your best window.

The 20th also looks like a fun one, with 8.2ft to 9.8ft of south swell and light winds. It’s a bit more short-period, but still has plenty of push. Keep an eye on that one as it gets closer.

So, to sum it up: the start is flat, the middle is a messy, blown-out building phase, but the real prize is the 15th. That Tuesday morning looks like the standout – big, long-period groundswell and offshore winds at a classic reef. It’s a session you’ll be talking about for a while. Everything after that is promising, but that’s the one to circle on the calendar.

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