Annascaul Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Annascaul Rivermouth.

Alright, the outlook for the next 16 days is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions to start, but if you’re patient, there’s a couple of absolute crackers lurking in the second week. The first few days are pretty tough going, with hardly anything worth mentioning until we get towards the end of the second week.

We’re looking at a bit of a lean run from now until the 23rd of September. There’s a lot of cross-onshore wind and messy surf. The 15th of September sees a big bump with a 12 ft west swell on Tuesday afternoon, but it’s accompanied by a fresh cross-shore breeze and lumpy conditions. That one is for experts only, and honestly, it’s a mess. The combined energy is very strong (2210), but the quality just isn’t there for a good paddle. For the next few days after that, we’re looking at very small surf or flat spells, with only tiny 0.3 ft pulses on the 18th. It’s a frustrating start.

We finally get a glimmer of hope on the 22nd of September, with a Tuesday afternoon session showing 6 ft from the WSW, a 10-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (742) and the call is for "good surf conditions". That’s a solid window for an intermediate surf, and with glassy wind, it’ll be clean.

But the real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is the 24th of September. Thursday morning sees the swell building to 10 ft from the west with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is massive (5143). Then Thursday afternoon is the absolute peak: 12 ft from the west, a 15-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy jumps to a huge 6218. That is big, powerful, groundswell, and it’s going to be clean as a whistle. This is an expert-only affair at this size, but for those with the skills, it’s going to be unforgettable. The offshore wind is glassy, so the faces will be smooth.

Then, to cap it all off, the morning of the 27th of September is another standout. We’re looking at a 15 ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, but with zero wind – glassy conditions. The combined energy is massive again at 4717. Another day for experts only, but the power will be incredible. It’s worth noting that for the 27th, the afternoon drops off significantly, so get out early.

Crowds here are listed as "sometimes", so on those good days, you might have some company, but it’s not going to be a zoo. Annascaul Rivermouth is a sheltered spot, so it's handling that west to south-west swell direction well. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so don’t expect any surprises there.

Keep your eyes on the 24th and the 27th of September. Those are the days.

Rusty

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