Devonport Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down this stretch of coast. I’ve got to be honest with you, looking at the forecast for Devonport Rivermouth, it’s a pretty grim few weeks ahead. We’re going to see a lot of small, weak waves, and the conditions aren't exactly going to be doing us any favours. There’s a real gap of nothingness at the start, so don't rush to grab your board just yet.

Right now, and for the first few days, it’s flat. The swell is basically non-existent, with heights barely lifting a finger at 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft. The combined energy is a measly 15 (Tuesday morning) and 29 (Tuesday afternoon), so you’re looking at a puddle. The water is sitting at 55°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there. The wind is glassy early on Tuesday, but it’s absolutely no use with no swell.

We get a slight bump of energy on Friday the 28th, with the morning showing a combined energy of 129 – that’s a moderate kick. The swell is a tiny 1 ft, though, and coming from the NW, but the 18-second period is interesting. That’s a long-period groundswell which will be trying to wrap in, but it’s likely to be super inconsistent and straight. The wind is clean cross-off from the WSW, so the surface will be tidy. Still, it’s just a 1 ft wave, so calling it surfable is a stretch. It’s the best we’ve got so far, but that’s not saying much.

The next standout, and I mean the only one real worth a mention, is looking like Saturday the 5th of September. The afternoon shows a solid 4 ft swell from the WNW, with the combined energy jumping to 231 – that’s strong wave energy in the water. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s mostly windswell, but it’s going to have some push. The break is a point/river setup, which is good for these longer-period swells, but with a short period, it might be a bit chunky and disorganised. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it won’t be perfect, but it’s manageable. The morning of the 5th also has a solid 5 ft from the NW with a combined energy of 202, but it’s light cross-onshore, which will mess with the face a bit. Still, this is the most size we’ll see all fortnight.

The Saturday the 5th is the best on offer, but it’s still a long way out. The earlier part of the second week, like the 4th of September, has a glassy morning with 1 ft of 16-second swell, but the energy is only 97 – weak. It’s surfable but very ordinary. The 9th of September has some clean offshore winds and moderate energy (117-141), but again, the wave height is a pathetic 1 ft.

Crowds at Devonport Rivermouth can be a problem when it’s breaking, so if you’re heading out on the 5th, expect it to be busy for what’s on offer. The break is inconsistent, which is a real killer here. A spot that rarely breaks, and when it does, it’s this small? It’s a tough watch.

Overall, if you’re a beginner, the surf on the 5th is manageable at 4 ft, not too big. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game. The forecast could change, but for now, it’s a long blank run.

Rusty.

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