Aha Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Aha Rivermouth's got coming our way. Buckle up, because it's a bit of a mixed bag, and honestly, a lot of it is gonna be a write-off for the paddle crew.

The whole 16-day window is dominated by a single break, Aha Rivermouth. It's a beach and jetty setup exposed to the swell, but it's generally only for the intermediate surfer and above, and it's not the most consistent spot.

Looking at the whole picture, the water's sitting at a toasty 83°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.

Right from the get-go, Tuesday brings a chunky 8ft of ESE swell, but with a 25 mph cross-on wind, it's gonna be a messy, blown-out disaster. That theme carries through Wednesday with similar conditions. The combined energy readings are high – over 800, even hitting 1155 – but it's all junk. Honestly, with that wind and size, it's looking more like a kitesurfing session than anything for a surfboard.

Thursday the 3rd shows a little flicker of hope. The morning is still cross-shore and messy with an 8ft swell and a solid 1405 energy reading, but by the afternoon, it cleans up. We get a 6ft wave from the east with a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. This is about as good as it gets this week, with manageable size and clean conditions.

Friday the 4th drops right off. We're looking at tiny 3ft to 3ft waves with clean conditions, but barely any energy (138 to 223). It's surfable, but you'll be scratching for anything with a pulse. The rest of the first week into the second is a long, bleak stretch of tiny surf, onshore winds, and poor conditions. There's a solid 10-day gap where there's really nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, let's talk about the third week. There's a huge pulse of energy forecast for the 15th of September. The Tuesday morning shows a 6ft east swell with a very long 12-second period and big combined energy of 1514, but it's cross-on and choppy. Then Tuesday afternoon really fires up with a 7ft east swell and a massive 15-second period from the east, pumping out a 2359 energy reading. The wind is cross-on though, so it's not perfect.

The real standout is Wednesday the 16th of September. We've got a massive 15ft swell from the ENE with a 9-second period in the morning, and the energy reading is off the charts at 2890. The wind is light and offshore from the NNE. This is big, powerful surf, and with a clean wind, it would be a dream for an expert. But here's the thing – even the data says it's too big for this break. It's a long-range call, so it's promising but not certain. The late Wednesday call is even more massive, with a 31ft swell and a 13-second period, and an incredible 30994 energy reading. Again, too big for the break. If you're an expert charging big waves, this is the one window to watch, but everyone else should stay well clear.

So, the best on offer? It's a toss-up between the clean Thursday afternoon on the 3rd for some fun-sized waves, and that massive, expert-only swell on the 16th. If you're a beginner, this whole forecast is a no-go. Take the low-quality days to rest up and wait for a better window.

Rusty.

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