Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid stretch of clean, rideable waves lining up for the next couple of weeks, but you’re gonna have to pick your windows. The first few days are all about clean surfaces and manageable size, before things get properly serious into the second week. There’s a standout session on the horizon that’ll have the experienced crew frothing, but it comes with a warning for anyone who isn’t well-versed in reef surfing.

Let’s break it down, day by day, starting with the opening run.

Monday, August 24th kicks things off with a 5.2ft SSW swell at 9 seconds. It’s not huge, but the W wind is cross-offshore and light, so conditions are clean. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing wild there. The energy is moderate at 411, so it’s a decent paddle but not a workout. This is a good one to get your arms moving.

Tuesday, August 25th the swell drops a touch to 3.9ft, but the period bumps up to 12 seconds, meaning a bit more push behind it. The standout here is the Tuesday afternoon session – the wind goes completely glassy (0 km/h), and the ocean turns to velvet. That’s about as good as it gets for a small day. Moderate energy (470), but the lack of any breeze makes it feel way better than the size suggests.

Wednesday, August 26th keeps the clean theme going. Morning has a 2.6ft SW swell with a super long 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell. It’s small, but those long-period lines will offer up some shape, especially on the reef. Slight air, offshore vibe, and clean. The energy is still moderate (503), but the quality is high.

Thursday, August 27th is where things start to shift. The morning is shaping up to be excellent. The swell jumps back to 5.2ft from the S, with an 18-second period, and the wind is basically nothing – glassy. The combined energy registers a strong 1573. This is the first real headline act of the forecast. It’s got size, it’s got period, and it’s clean. That’s the kind of morning you call in sick for. The afternoon builds to 6.9ft, but the wind swings cross-shore and it gets a bit lumpy, plus the energy more than doubles to 2666 – still strong, but not as user-friendly.

Friday, August 28th offers more good stuff. A 5.2ft S swell at 13 seconds, with NNW winds blowing offshore at 15 km/h. The surface is clean, and the energy is strong at 924. It’s a step down from Thursday’s morning, but it’ll be a fun, powerful reef wave.

Saturday, August 29th fades a little to 3.3ft, but stays clean with a moderate offshore breeze. Good for a longer board, not much else.

Sunday, August 30th at 4.9ft, the morning has a moderate cross-offshore breeze, but the afternoon is the pick – glassy again with a 3.6ft SSW swell. Not huge, but perfect conditions to finish the week.

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