Barron Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Barron Rivermouth.

It’s looking like a pretty quiet start to the outlook period. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with small, weak swell and cross-onshore winds messing things up. Honestly, nothing worth getting wet for until later in the fortnight. The real action doesn’t kick in until the tail end of the first week going into the second. There’s a solid run of building swell and cleaner conditions that’s the standout.

The first real glimmer of hope comes around Friday morning, 17th July. It’s small, only 1ft, but the wind goes glassy, and that’s a rare treat. The surf is ordinary, but you could get a few if you’re desperate. The energy is weak (199).

Saturday morning, 18th July, stays small at 2ft, but the wind is cross-offshore and clean. The energy is moderate (401). That afternoon, the wind goes glassy again, and the swell holds at 1ft with a long period of 19 seconds. The energy is moderate (298). It’s surfable, but you’re hunting for the set waves.

Now, Sunday 19th July has a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind stays cross-offshore and clean. Swell bumps up to 3ft from the SW, with a long period of 17 seconds. The energy is strong (724). It’s a marginal call, but the conditions are right for a point break like this.

The standout starts Monday 20th July. Morning has offshore wind from the ENE, clean conditions, and 3ft of SW swell. The energy is moderate (595), and the forecast says very good surf conditions. This is the one to aim for if you can get there.

Tuesday 21st July afternoon is a beauty. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is 4ft from the SW. The energy is strong (710), and the conditions are very good. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

But the real highlight, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Wednesday 22nd July morning. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is very strong (1178). The wind is glassy, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a solid groundswell, and it’s going to be a bit of a beast. The point break setup at Barron Rivermouth is perfect for this kind of energy, but at 6ft, it’s getting into expert-only territory. The crowds are sometimes an issue, so expect a few others out there.

Thursday 23rd July morning is still glassy, with 4ft of SW swell and strong energy (681). Very good conditions again. The week after that looks smaller and more wind-affected, with a lot of cross-onshore days and onshore winds. The 27th July afternoon has a bit of size (4ft from the SSW) but the wind is onshore, making it messy.

The final recommendation on the 28th July morning brings 5ft of SSW swell, but the wind is cross-on, and the energy is very strong (1708). It’s a marginal call due to the conditions.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is the morning of Monday 20th July for clean, fun waves, and the absolute standout is Wednesday 22nd July morning for the bigger, glassy, powerful swell. Get on it before the crowds do.

Rusty.

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