Rosie's Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Looks like Rosie's Bay is the only spot on the radar, and it's a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks. We've got a run of slow, small days to kick things off, but there's some real promise further down the track if you're patient.

First up, the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing too wild there. The swell energy is weak for the first few days, hovering around 213 to 286 (moderate energy). Thursday afternoon the 27th of August is the first sign of life, with a clean 2ft SW swell and a light cross-off breeze. It's small, but it's rideable.

Friday morning the 28th of August is a standout for a micro session – glassy conditions with a 1ft SSW swell and a long period of 19 seconds. That's a proper groundswell for the size, so it'll have some push, but it's really only for the longboard or a foamie. The energy is moderate at 258.

We hit a bit of a lull from Saturday the 29th through to Monday the 31st of August, with marginal to poor conditions and light cross-shore winds. The swell stays small, around 2ft to 3ft, and the energy builds to moderate levels (around 391 to 576) but the quality isn't there.

Now, the first week of September brings a change. On Tuesday the 1st of September, we see a 5ft W swell coming in with a short 9-second period, and the energy is moderate at 508. The wind is cross-shore, so it's a bit bumpy. Wednesday the 2nd of September is a big one – the swell jumps to 7ft from the West with that same short period, and the energy is strong at 984. The wind is light and cross-shore, but at this size, Rosie's Bay is going to be a handful. The forecast says it might be too big for this break, and I'd say that's spot on – this is strictly for experienced crew only, and even then, it'll be a challenge.

The best of the entire run, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Sunday the 6th of September. Afternoon sees a 5ft WNW swell, a period of 11 seconds, and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is strong at 666, and the conditions are expected to be very good. That's your session right there – solid size, clean lines, and a decent period. A close second is Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon, with a glassy 2ft SW swell and a long 18-second period, giving you that clean, long-period groundswell feel. Energy is moderate at 593.

The final standout is Thursday the 10th of September morning – glassy again with a 3ft SW swell and a 17-second period. Energy is moderate at 558. It's a lovely way to wrap up the outlook.

Overall, don't expect much until the end of the first week of September. The big winner is Sunday the 6th, with Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th as solid backup options. Keep an eye on the forecast for that 7ft day on the 2nd if you're a charger.

Rusty.

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