Kennet Rivermouth/Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Kennet Rivermouth/Point. This is a river/point setup that works best with a south swell, and we’ve got a long window ahead of us.

The forecast kicks off with a bit of a slow start, but we’re not waiting long. The first real action hits on Saturday morning, August 1st. We’re looking at clean, 4 ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 17 seconds. The wind is light from the north, crossing offshore, so it’s going to be smooth. The combined energy is a solid 865 (moderate), and the water temp is sitting around 57°, which is about normal for this time of year. It’s a good little session for a beginner.

The real standout, though, comes on Saturday afternoon, August 1st. The swell jumps a bit to 6 ft, same long period of 17 seconds from the SW, and the wind stays light and cross-off. The energy jumps to 2787 (strong), and the report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the pick of the first week - clean, solid, and with that long period, the point will be lining up nicely.

Sunday, August 2nd, is still fun in the morning with 6 ft swell and 16-second period, but the wind picks up to 12 mph. It’s still clean, but the energy is a bit lower. After that, things get messy. Monday through Wednesday have moderate to strong winds, dropping swell sizes, and some rain. The energy stays in the moderate range, but the quality just isn’t there for a paddle.

We get a bit of a pulse again on Thursday morning, August 6th. Swell is small at 2 ft, but it’s a long period 16-second groundswell, and the wind is light offshore from the NW at just 3 mph. The energy is low (333), but it’s clean and glassy. Worth a look if you’re keen for a quiet session.

The pattern then goes quiet again until Friday, August 14th. That afternoon is looking like a beast. The swell hits 15 ft from the WSW with a 13-second period, and the wind is light from the west. The energy is a massive 8937 (very strong). This is for expert surfers only - way too big for anyone else. But if you’ve got the skills, that’s a serious session.

Saturday, August 15th, follows up with a solid 7 ft from the SW, 17-second period, and light offshore winds. The energy is 4620 (strong). The morning is clean, and the afternoon goes glassy with zero wind. That’s the other big highlight - a beautiful, powerful swell with perfect conditions.

Keep in mind, this is a river/point break, so those long period groundswells (16-19 seconds) will really shine here. They won’t break straight like a beach break; they’ll wrap around the point and give you some nice lines. The crowds are listed as "sometimes", so you might get a few out, but nothing too hectic.

For the second week, the long-range calls are promising but less certain. The big stuff on the 14th and 15th is the real prize, but keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty, signing off.

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