Round Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Round Rock.

Round Rock

Honestly, mate, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a rough patch. The wind is a constant problem – it’s blowing from the east or east-northeast, which is a cross-onshore breeze here, and it’s making a mess of things. The water's sitting at a warm 83°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

For the first week, from the 7th of August right through to the 10th, the swell is small, around 3 ft to 5 ft, but it’s a short-period, weak windswell with a period of just 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 91 and 216 – basically not enough push to get excited about, and the onshore wind is blowing it out. It’s a real struggle to find a decent wave.

Things actually get a little bigger mid-week, but it’s not a good thing. By the 12th of August, the swell is climbing to 6 ft, and by the 13th we’re looking at 7 ft. The combined energy jumps to moderate (301) and then strong (416 and 461). The problem is, the wind is still howling, and by the 14th of August, it’s a full-on, strong breeze at 28 mph. The swell hits 10 ft with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 1090 to 1328, but the report says it’s "wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break." That’s a clear sign it’s only for the brave, and even then, the wind is going to make it a battle. The 16th of August afternoon sees the swell hold at 8 ft with a period of 10 seconds, pushing energy up to 1300, but again, it’s cross-onshore and messy.

Moving into the third week, from the 17th of August onwards, the swell drops back to the 5 ft to 7 ft range, but the wind is still a persistent cross-onshore. The energy is moderate (552 to 262), but the conditions are still listed as "poor." It’s just not cleaning up.

So, the honest truth is, there’s not a single standout session in this 16-day window. The forecast is a long run of choppy, lumpy, cross-onshore junk. If you’ve got a kite, you might find some fun, but for a paddle surfer, I’d save the energy. The one moment that gets close to interesting is the 14th of August, but the size makes it a no-go for most, and the wind is still a factor. It’s a tough run.

-Rusty

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