Aha Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Aha Rivermouth. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a window of opportunity if you’re patient and know what you’re doing.

The early part of the outlook is pretty grim. From Saturday the 22nd right through to Tuesday the 25th, the wind is a mess – mostly cross-shore or onshore, and strong. The swell is tiny or, when it does show up, it’s huge and blown out. Tuesday the 25th sees a massive 15 ft swell from the east, but with a fresh cross-onshore wind, it’s just a lumpy, dangerous mess. That’s not for paddling. That’s kite-surfing territory if anything. The combined energy is through the roof (11236), but it’s wasted here.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday the 26th. The wind swings offshore from the southwest, light and gentle. That’s the key. The swell drops to a solid 10 ft in the morning from the NNW, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is still high (2036), but the wind is offshore, so the surf will be clean. The caveat? At that size, this is for experienced surfers only – it’s too big for beginners. The afternoon drops to 8 ft, still clean with that offshore breeze, and the report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the standout of the whole period.

Thursday the 27th continues the good trend. Offshore wind in the morning, light breeze, with a 6 ft NW swell and a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (915). It’s a clean, solid day. The afternoon is a little smaller at 5 ft, with a cross-offshore wind, still clean. This is a good couple of days for anyone who can handle a bit of size.

Friday the 28th starts with a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-offshore wind, with a 5 ft NW swell. It’s still clean, but the energy is a bit lower, and the conditions are more marginal. The quality drops off after that. From Friday afternoon right through to the end of the outlook on Sunday the 6th of September, it’s a long run of onshore wind and poor surf. The swells are generally onshore, blown out, and the wave energy is moderate to weak. There’s a lot of straight onshore wind, especially from the east and northeast, making it choppy and uninviting.

So, the best bet is clear: Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th. The wind will be offshore, the swell is solid, and the waves will be clean. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your window. The rest of the fortnight is a write-off, with a week of onshore slop from the 28th onward. If you can’t make those days, keep an eye on the forecasts – it tends not to stay this poor for long, but this blank run is a long one.

Rusty.

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