Aha Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what we've got coming down the pike.

Honestly, it's a rough start. From Monday the 7th all the way through to the morning of Monday the 14th, we're looking at a solid week of no-go. The swell is tiny, around 3 to 5 ft, coming from the N or E, but it's all short-period slop with cross-shore winds blowing 15 to 19 mph. The energy is weak to moderate at best. For a beach/jetty setup like this, with that much wind and chop, it's way more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys. Don't bother.

After that long dry spell, things finally change. The real standout is coming up on Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd of September at Aha Rivermouth. On Monday the 21st, a groundswell from the NE hits at 8 ft with an 11-second period. That's serious power – energy at 1889 (strong!) – but the wind is light, 9 mph from the NNE, which is onshore. It'll be bumpy but big.

But Tuesday the 22nd is the one to watch. A huge, very long-period groundswell from the E arrives, 7 to 7 ft with an 18-second period. That's the kind of energy that draws you in. The combined energy is massive at 3244. Winds are light from the N and NE at 6 to 9 mph. Now, that long-period stuff at a rivermouth can be unreal, threading down the bank. But it's over 8 ft, so experts only. Beginners, sit this one out. It's still got a bit of onshore or cross-onshore breeze, so not glassy, but the size and juice will be undeniable. It's a long way out, so stay tuned, but it's the only true highlight in the whole 16 days.

There's a tease on the afternoon of Friday the 18th and morning of Saturday the 19th with glassy conditions, but the swell is barely 2 ft. Not worth the drive.

So, the first week is a wash. Wait for that big, powerful pulse on the 21st and 22nd. That's your window.

Rusty.

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