Barron Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look what’s on the menu for the Barron Rivermouth over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days of August are pretty rough, mate. The swell is tiny, barely scraping 2ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. It’s small, weak, and choppy—not worth getting wet for. The water temp on that Tuesday afternoon is sitting at a very warm 89°F, which is about 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s definitely notable.

Things stay pretty ordinary through Wednesday and Thursday. The swell hangs around 1ft to 2ft, and the wind keeps messing things up. We see a bit of a jump in combined swell energy on Thursday afternoon—221 (moderate energy)—but the wind is useless. Not a single decent wave in sight for the first week.

By Friday morning, the 7th of August, we start to see a little more life. Swell is still modest at 2ft, but the period stretches out to 18 seconds. That’s some long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is up to 298 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-onshore, though, so it’s still only a marginal call. The afternoon builds to 3ft, but the onshore wind kills it.

The weekend offers more of the same—small, mostly onshore, and marginal. The swell direction is a steady SW, which is the optimum for this spot, but it’s just not packing enough punch.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. The stars line up for a brief window. Swell is 2ft from the SW with a 18-second period, giving us a combined energy of 470 (moderate). The wind is glassy, mate—dead calm. Absolutely glassy. That’s a rare treat. The water’s going to be like a mirror, and those long period lines will be peeling down the point. This is the clear standout of the whole outlook. The break is a point/river setup, so those long-period swells will actually love it here. Keep in mind, crowds are possible at times, so get in early.

The rest of the second week fades back into mediocrity. The swell slowly builds, with Friday the 14th of August seeing 4ft waves in the afternoon, and the combined energy hitting 1109 (strong). That’s the biggest energy of the whole window. But the wind is cross-onshore and the conditions are lumpy. It’s a bit of a shame, really. By the 16th and 17th, we’re back to small, messy surf, and the final days run out of steam.

Bottom line: This is not a purple patch for the Barron Rivermouth. There’s one real moment—Tuesday the 11th in the morning—that could be special if you nail the tide. After that, the swell gets bigger but the wind doesn't cooperate. Don't get your hopes up for the rest of it.

Stay salty.
Rusty

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