Annascaul Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for our local stretch. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. We’ve got a solid 16-day window here, but for the vast majority of it, the surf is just not cooperating. It’s going to be a long, quiet stretch, so don’t be holding your breath for magic.

Right off the bat, from Thursday the 6th of August right through to the middle of the following week, the forecast is basically a write-off. We’re seeing tiny, weak swell with very poor surf conditions. The combined wave energy is a measly 66 on Thursday morning, and it just doesn’t get any real drive. Winds are mostly cross or onshore, keeping things messy. The water temp is running at 64°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year.

There’s a glimmer on Monday morning the 10th – we get a bit of glassy conditions with a slight air, 4ft of west swell at 8 seconds, and the energy bumps up to 146. But it’s still labeled as poor surf, so don’t get your hopes up too much. That’s about the only bit of quiet in the first week, but still not worth calling in sick for.

The second week turns a corner in size, but the wind stays troublesome. By Sunday the 16th of August, we see swell building to 6ft from the west with 381 of energy, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Monday the 17th gets smoked by a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore wind – that’s a write-off, the sea will be lumpy junk. Honestly, for the breaks around here, if you’re into kite surfing, the setup might look more interesting than paddle surfing on those windy days.

The one true standout, and the only one I’d even mention, arrives way out in the window on Wednesday the 19th of August. The morning brings a solid 10ft of west swell, with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy goes absolutely nuts at 2101. That is serious, powerful groundswell. It’s big wave territory – over 8ft, so only for the experts. The downside? The wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 12 mph, so it’ll be choppy, but with that much size and energy, the waves will have some serious grunt. The swell direction is west, and that’s the optimum direction for Annascaul Rivermouth. This spot is sheltered and very consistent, though crowds are sometimes a problem.

For the other days in that final stretch, like Thursday the 20th, the swell is still big (8ft) but with a shorter 9-second period and a force 4 cross-onshore wind. It’ll be powerful, but messy. The energy stays strong, over 1000, but it’s not the same quality as the 19th. That 19th is the one to circle on the calendar, but remember, it’s over a week and a half away, so it’s not a lock.

So, the bottom line: it’s a long, dry spell with a massive, powerful, but possibly lumpy session right at the very end. If the wind shifts and cleans up for the 19th, it could be a day to remember. For now, keep the board in the car just in case, but don’t hold your breath.

Stay safe,
Rusty

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