Kennet Rivermouth/Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's check out what's brewing at Kennet Rivermouth/Point for the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid run of Southern Ocean groundswell on the way, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor. The water temp is sitting right around 57°F, which is pretty average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

The opening act is a dud. Wednesday the 29th has a massive 16ft SW swell, but it's getting pounded by a strong cross-shore wind, so it's just a nasty, lumpy mess. Don't even think about it.

Thursday the 30th, the swell drops to 3ft in the morning, but the wind swings offshore, making it clean. Small, but clean. Friday the 31st is similar, a little bit of swell with light winds, and Saturday the 1st of August is looking like a real treat. The morning is clear with a light offshore breeze and a 4ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. It'll be smooth and lined up. The afternoon gets even better – the swell jumps to 6ft, still with that clean light wind, and the energy is up to 1972 (moderate wave energy). That's a solid afternoon for the experienced crew; the point will be handling that swell nicely.

The first week of August has some clean days, but the wind picks up. Sunday the 2nd has a clean 6ft swell but a moderate breeze, so it's a bit bumpy. Monday the 3rd sees another massive pulse of 16ft swell in the afternoon, but it's got a fresh cross-offshore breeze. The energy is a massive 12024 (very strong wave energy) – that's only for the experts, and it'll be a wild, powerful day at the rivermouth.

The real standout is the second week of August. The Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are looking incredible. We've got a beautiful run of offshore winds, with the swell holding steady at 7ft to 8ft from the SW, with periods of 17 to 19 seconds. The energy is cranking at 3999 on Tuesday morning (strong wave energy). This is a long-period, powerful groundswell that's going to wrap perfectly into the point, offering long, clean, fast walls. The wind is offshore and light to moderate, so the surface will be glassy. Mark the 11th on your calendar. The 13th of August also looks epic with a 10ft SW swell and a 19-second period, with offshore wind, but that's a proper big-wave day for the experts only.

There's plenty of swell on offer, but you need to pick your moments. The first week is a bit of a gamble with the wind, but the second week of August, especially the 11th and 12th, is the one to aim for. The rivermouth is a point break, so that long-period groundswell will be a dream. Just keep in mind it can get *sometimes* crowded out there.

Rusty.

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