Rosie's Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Rosie’s Bay for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, the first ten days are a real drag. From Saturday the 8th all the way through Monday the 17th, it’s pretty much flat. The swell is tiny, mostly 1ft to 2ft, with a 15 to 18-second period, which is a long-range groundswell, but there’s no size to it. The wind is constantly cross-onshore, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. The combined wave energy is weak, running between 147 and 561, so it’s just choppy and weak. For a spot that’s very consistent, this is a tough stretch.

Now, the good news. Tuesday the 18th is where it turns on. Tuesday afternoon is the real standout. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the west, with a 12-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a big 1360. The wind goes glassy, which is about as clean as it gets. That’s a day for experienced surfers, as 7ft is getting into the expert range. The west swell direction is a good match for the bay. Crowds are sometimes a factor, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

Wednesday the 19th is also worth getting out for. Wednesday afternoon is glassy again, with a 4ft west swell at 9 seconds. That’s a bit shorter period, but the energy is still moderate at 515, and the clean conditions will make it fun for intermediates. The morning of the 19th is a touch smaller with a cross-shore wind, but still surfable.

After that, from Thursday the 20th onward, the swell drops back below 3ft, and the wind gets messy again, so it’s back to marginal stuff. The run from the 8th to the 17th is a near ten-day gap with no real surf, so you’ll be waiting until the 18th for the good stuff.

Rusty.

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