Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid window ahead, but it’s gonna take some patience.

The first week is a write-off for us at Rolling Stones. That big 16ft to 18ft SSE swell with strong onshore winds is just a mess – a lot of energy (5090 to 6823) but it’s all blown out. The water is sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit. That “poor surf” tag sticks around through Friday and Saturday, even as the swell drops. The wind stays onshore or cross-on, making it lumpy and choppy. Not worth paddling out.

Sunday the 12th shows a glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 3ft from the south, but with a very long 15-second period. The wind goes light and cross-off, and the forecast says “clean.” The combined energy is moderate (583). It’s small, but that long period means it could have some shape. Still, it’s a marginal call.

The next few days, Monday through Thursday, are tiny. We’re talking 1.0ft to 3ft waves. The energy is weak (56 to 286). Even with glassy conditions on the 15th, there’s just not enough swell to ride. A gap of several days with no real recommendations.

Then things get interesting. Friday the 17th starts to build again, but it’s cross-on and choppy. Not the day.

The standout is Saturday the 18th. Rolling Stones will be firing. We’re looking at a 7ft to 7ft SE swell with a 13 to 14-second period (moderate energy at 1596-1962). The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. This is solid for experienced surfers – it’s big enough to be a handful, but the long period and clean wind will make for some excellent waves. This is the best on offer.

Sunday the 19th is a close second. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft, still SE, with a 12-second period. Light offshore or cross-off winds, clean conditions, and the energy is solid (941-950). This is a great day for a wider range of surfers.

The following week gets a bit messy. Monday the 20th is worth a look with a 3ft, 15-second south swell and clean conditions, but it’s small. Tuesday the 21st brings a 10ft east swell, but it’s accompanied by strong cross-shore winds and rain. That’s a raw, lumpy mess. Wednesday and Thursday are similar – onshore and cross-on winds ruining the swell.

Looking way out, Friday the 24th is a serious long-range standout. The forecast shows a 16ft south swell with an 11-second period under glassy, light winds. The energy is pumping (5460). That’s a big, powerful swell for experts only. It’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it, but if it comes together, it’ll be the biggest and cleanest day of the window.

Rusty.

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