Round Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Round Rock over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a rough stretch ahead for this spot. The whole period kicks off poorly and never really cleans up. Water temperature is about 85°, which is right on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Starting Sunday the 6th and for at least the next ten days, the wind is relentless out of the east, blowing cross-on shore at 15 to 19 mph, sometimes stronger. That keeps the ocean choppy and lumpy, and there’s not a single moment with clean, glassy conditions. The swell bumps up a little mid-week, with Tuesday the 8th seeing waves around 6 ft from the east, but the period is short at 7 seconds, and combined energy hits 454 – moderate energy – but with that wind, it’s just messy.

By Wednesday the 9th, the swell pushes over 7 ft, but again, it’s short-period and cross-on. The wave comment says it all: poor surf conditions. That size with these winds is only going to appeal to experienced surfers, and even then, the quality won’t be there. Beginners would want to stay well clear when it’s over 5 ft and this messy.

The wind doesn’t let up into the second week. Thursday the 10th through to the following weekend stays in the 3 ft to 6 ft range, but the east wind keeps blowing. The period stays short, between 6 and 8 seconds, so the waves lack punch and shape. Energy values drop back to the low 100s by Tuesday the 15th, meaning the swell is weakening.

The very end of the outlook, around Sunday the 20th, the swell almost disappears, with just 1 ft on offer in the morning, combined energy down to 28 – very weak. Then it tries to pick up again on Monday the 21st, but with more onshore wind and short periods, it’s still not worth getting excited about.

So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t a standout. Every single entry shows poor surf conditions. The break is consistent, which usually keeps hope alive – it tends not to stay flat for long – but with the wind stuck in the east and the swell direction not matching the optimum north, there’s just no clean window. If you’re desperate, maybe the mornings of Saturday the 19th or Sunday the 20th see slightly lighter wind at 12 to 16 mph, but that’s a stretch.

If the wind stays like this, Round Rock might actually look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through much of this period.

Hang in there. It’ll turn around eventually.

Rusty.

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