Rosie's Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for Rosie's Bay.

First off, the water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of marginal conditions, but there are a couple of true standouts to get excited about.

We start off with a bit of a flat spell. Friday the 14th is a write-off with tiny, crummy 2ft SW swell and a cross-on breeze. Saturday the 15th is where things get interesting. The morning is the real highlight: we’re looking at a clean 1ft SSW groundswell, with a very long period of 19 seconds. The wind is glassy, dead calm. That combo is pure magic for a point break setup, giving you long, drawn-out lines and plenty of time between sets. The wave energy is moderate (342) but it packs a punch for its size. If you can get out there early, it’ll be worth the paddle.

The rest of the first week stays small, with that same SSW groundswell hanging around in the 2ft to 3ft range, but the wind is mostly cross-on or straight onshore, keeping things a bit lumpy. The combined energy sits in the moderate range (around 350-500). Tuesday afternoon the 18th could be a fun one, with a glassy 2ft SW swell and a 14-second period, but again, it's a small window.

The following week is a big story. Around Tuesday the 25th, the swell picks up to a solid 7ft, but it's a short-period windswell (7 seconds) from the WNW. The wave energy jumps to strong (695) but the wave quality is poor. In fact, the 26th looks like it’s going to be too big for Rosie's Bay, with a 7ft WNW swell and a moderate 12 mph cross-breeze. The combined energy hits a massive 1121. Honestly, for a beach break, that setup is more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys. It’s a proper expert-only day if you’re keen, but it’s not the clean, lined-up surf we love.

The very end of the outlook, on Saturday the 29th, shows a fresh 3ft SSW groundswell with a long 17-second period and a light cross-on wind. The energy is moderate (529). It’s a promising sign, but being that far out, it’s one to keep an eye on.

So, the standout is clear: Saturday the 15th morning. Get on it early for clean, glassy conditions. The 18th afternoon is a solid backup option. The big swell around the 25th and 26th is for experts only, or a different sport entirely.

Rusty, signing off.

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