Rosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s dive into the outlook for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’re looking at a spot that’s got some potential, but it’s a real mixed bag. The water is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real action starts Sunday morning, the 30th of August. We’ve got a tiny 4ft swell from the east, with a short 8-second period. The energy is weak (187), but the wind is glassy, perfectly offshore from the west. That’s the key. It’s small, but it’ll be clean and rideable. Come Sunday afternoon, the wind shifts onshore and it’s a write-off.

Monday the 31st is a weird one. The morning is a bit of a mess with rain and onshore wind, but Monday afternoon? That’s when it gets interesting. The swell jumps to 7ft from the east, still 8 seconds, but the wind goes glassy again from the northeast. The energy is pushing into the moderate range (802). That’s a solid window for a fun session if you can get out there.

Tuesday the 1st of September keeps the 7ft+ size going, but the wind is a bit messy. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore from the southwest, but the afternoon brings a cross-shore chop and a risk of thunderstorms. Pick your window.

The standout moment, the one you need to circle, is Sunday morning, the 6th of September. We’re looking at a solid 10ft swell from the south with a 10-second period. The energy is massive (2861). The wind is offshore from the southwest, keeping it clean. But – and this is a big but – that size is going to be too big for most. It’s for experts only. For the average surfer, this is a spectator day. The wave setup is a beach-and-reef mix, so with that much power, it could be more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

Into the second week, it gets more inconsistent. The 7th of September (Monday) still has a decent 6ft south swell with a longer 11-second period, and light offshore winds. That’s a good one if you missed the Sunday monster. After that, we hit a rough patch of onshore winds and small, weak swell until the 10th of September. That Thursday morning has a brief window of 5ft south swell with clean, cross-offshore wind, but it’s nothing special.

There’s a tiny, glassy moment on the 12th of September, but it’s only 2ft. Fun for a longboard, but not a headline.

Best call: The Sunday afternoon on the 31st of August and the Monday morning on the 7th of September offer the best balance of size, clean conditions, and manageable power. The 6th of September is the biggest wave day, but it’s a heavy one.

Rusty out.

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