Barron Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto. This forecast period kicks off with a bit of a dud for Friday the 10th. Saturday and Sunday don't look much better either. The pattern through the first week is a real struggle, with a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds messing up any potential.

Barron Rivermouth is a point/river setup, and there's a long period groundswell coming in from the SW for the first few days. The period is big – 15 seconds – which is promising for a point break, as it should wrap in nicely. But the wind is the killer. Friday morning has a bit of a cross-shore breeze, but the swell is only 3ft and the energy is moderate at 355. The afternoon goes onshore, and that's the theme. Saturday and Sunday are even worse, with onshore and choppy conditions. The combined energy is moderate, hitting a peak of 415 on Friday afternoon, but it's just not rideable. It’s disappointing.

Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th offer a tiny glimmer. The swell drops a little, but the periods are still long and the winds are lighter. Monday morning sees 2ft from the SW (14 sec) with a light cross-onshore – it's marginal, but it's the best we've seen. The energy is still moderate at 257. Tuesday morning is a similar story, with 2ft and light onshore wind. Still, it’s not good enough to get excited about.

Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are a write-off again. Onshore wind and poor surf. The energy drops right off, down to 181 on Thursday morning.

Friday the 17th sees a little bump in swell, up to 4ft, and the wind turns cross-shore in the morning. The period drops to 12 seconds, so it's more of a wind swell. Still, with a light cross-shore breeze and moderate energy at 406, it’s the most promising moment so far, even if it's still only a 1/5 chance. It's a bit of a long shot, but Friday morning is worth a look.

The second week from the 18th onwards remains a tough prospect. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th bring a bit more energy – the combined energy hits over 500 on Sunday morning (581) – but the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore. The swell is in the 2ft to 3ft range, still from the SW, with some very long period stuff (up to 18 seconds) which would be great if the wind cooperated. It doesn't.

Monday the 20th is possibly the standout of a poor run. Morning brings 4ft from the SW with a 16-second period, a light cross-onshore breeze, and a combined energy of 624 – the highest in the entire forecast. It’s still marginal, but that energy is real. If you're desperate, that Monday morning is your best bet. But don't expect perfection. The afternoon goes onshore and ruins it.

After that, it's more of the same. The swell fades through the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, dropping below 3ft, and the energy falls away to just 76 on the 24th. There’s a final sliver of hope on Saturday the 25th, with a very long period (21 seconds) groundswell of 2ft, but it’s just a marginal cross-onshore setup.

Honestly, it's a grim outlook for Barron Rivermouth over the next 16 days. There are no true standouts. The best of a bad bunch is Monday the 20th in the morning, and maybe Friday the 17th morning. Don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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