Barron Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checkin’ in on the local surf scene. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands, but there’s a couple of moments that could be worth paddling out for.

The water’s sitting at a surprisingly warm 88.7°, which is a solid 4.5° above the norm for this time of year – feels more like a tropical bathtub than a typical July, so a shorty might be all you need.

The first week and a half is pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions, with the swell mostly hanging around 1.6 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is stubbornly cross-onshore or onshore. It’s not until the 17th of July (Friday morning) that we see a bit of a pulse, with Barron Rivermouth picking up some 5.2 ft SW swell, but the cross-on wind keeps it from being anything special. The energy is moderate (961), but it’s still a messy affair.

The real standout happens on Sunday, the 19th of July. The afternoon session looks like a gift. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the SW, with a nice long period of 17 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That’s the kind of condition that’ll have you smiling. The combined energy is moderate (561), but with that glassy surface, the river mouth will be butter. It’s a point/river setup, so that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely. The break is fairly consistent, but expect some company as it’s sometimes crowded.

The 20th (Monday afternoon) also looks tidy with a cross-offshore breeze, delivering clean 3 ft SW swell (16 seconds, 502 energy). That’s another solid window.

The second week sees a bit more size but worse wind. On the 24th of July (Friday morning), we get a 6.2 ft SW swell rolling in with a 13-second period and light offshore wind. That’s a solid 6.2 ft, pushing into expert territory, but the energy is strong (1339). It’s a marginal call due to tide, but if you’re experienced, it could be a powerful session.

After that, it fades back into the doldrums with small, choppy leftovers.

Bottom line: Save your energy for the 19th afternoon and the 20th afternoon. The glassy conditions on the 19th are the pick of the bunch.

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