Surf Forecasts:
Round Rock surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, E swell with 875 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Round Rock this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Round Rock in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Round Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk surf for Round Rock.
Right now, looking at the whole 16-day window, it's a tough stretch. The wind is almost relentless from the east, which is cross-onshore for this spot, and it's consistently moderate to fresh. That means most of the time, the ocean is going to look lumpy, choppy, and frankly pretty uninviting for a clean paddle out. The waves are there in size, especially later in the period, but with that east wind tearing them up, it's going to be hard to find a decent shoulder. This is a scenario where if you're more into kiting than paddling, the steady winds and the swelling ocean might look interesting, but for a surfer, it's a whole lot of "almost" that just doesn't come together.
There are literally no standout days. The entire profile is plagued by onshore or cross-onshore wind, which is the killer. You’ll see pulses of energy with the combined swell energy climbing into the strong range of 700-800 units around September 8th and 9th, with chest to head-high waves (6 ft to 8 ft), but that fresh east wind at 18-22 mph will turn it into a washing machine. The swell period is short at 8 seconds, so it's just windswell junk. That one afternoon on September 5th gives a brief, single window of clean conditions from a cross-off south-southeast breeze, but the swell is still only waist-high with moderate energy (290 units). It's the least bad option, but I can't call it a standout.
So, here's the truth: there are no good surf options in this 16-day period for Round Rock. The consistent east wind is the main character here, and it's not a friendly one. We get a taste of this kind of blank run now and then when the trade winds dig in. It isn't a total shutout on the charts; it's just that the quality is zero. Forecasts can shift, and the consistency of the break suggests it won't stay poor forever, but for the next couple of weeks, patience is the name of the game.
Keep an eye on the charts, but I’d save the wax for another day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 482 | 349 | 333 | 253 | 181 | 159 | 114 | 76 | 47 | 122 | 168 | 199 | 186 | 167 | 167 | 186 | 256 | 612 | 751 | 402 | 477 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:25PM0.77m | 6:02AM0.68m | 5:59PM0.77m | 6:51AM0.61m | 6:38PM0.75m | 7:55AM0.55m | 7:27PM0.72m | 9:26AM0.50m | 8:34PM0.70m | 11:26AM0.51m | 10:05PM0.69m | 12:49PM0.55m | 11:37PM0.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:18AM0.23m | 11:52PM0.16m | 11:48AM0.27m | 00:40AM0.16m | 12:21PM0.31m | 1:38AM0.17m | 1:01PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.18m | 2:00PM0.40m | 4:24AM0.18m | 3:41PM0.43m | 5:49AM0.15m | 5:29PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | NNE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SE 8 | N 11 |
| kJ | 482 | 349 | 12 | 51 | 51 | 40 | 47 | 76 | 47 | 122 | 168 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 167 | 186 | 256 | 1 | 1 | 163 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | N 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 50 | 54 | 53 | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NE 7 | NNE 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 9 | — | 8 | — | 6 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | E 4 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | SE 9 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 284 | 333 | 253 | 181 | 159 | 114 | — | — | 6 | — | 199 | 186 | 167 | — | 118 | 26 | 612 | 751 | 402 | 477 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 379 | 274 | 493 | 482 | 26 | 777 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 1537 | 777 | 482 | 798 | 777 | 249 | 175 | 175 | 482 | 412 | 493 |
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