Surf Forecasts:
Kennet Rivermouth/Point surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 4,932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennet Rivermouth/Point this week:
The surf forecast for Kennet Rivermouth/Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kennet Rivermouth/Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennet Rivermouth/Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, switching to feet and Fahrenheit for the imperial crew.
Let’s talk about what’s happening at Kennet Rivermouth/Point.
The water temp is around 57°, about normal for the season. Over the next couple of weeks, there’s surf to be had, but you’ll have to pick your windows.
Tuesday morning (25th August) serves up a clean 5ft SW groundswell with a 13-second interval and a light 5 km/h offshore breeze. The wave energy is 980, which is solid. Morning is the call here; the afternoon drops to 4ft and the wind goes cross-offshore, so it loses some charm.
Wednesday (26th) is no good—cross-shore wind at 12 mph messes up the 4ft to 5ft swell. Thursday (27th) turns it around: morning has 3ft clean waves with a light offshore, and by the afternoon it’s dead glassy with a tiny 2ft swell. If you want a peaceful, easy session, that afternoon is your ticket.
Friday (28th) brings some real power—5ft to 6ft of SW swell with a very long 18-second period. Energy jumps to 1654, so those waves have punch. The cross-shore wind isn’t ideal, but the lines will be long and clean enough for a ripper.
The absolute standout is Sunday 30th August through Monday 31st. Sunday morning is a dream: 6ft of SSW groundswell, 14 seconds, totally glassy. The energy reading is a strong 1591. This is as good as it gets. Sunday afternoon the swell cranks to 8ft with a super-long 19-second period and massive energy of 4864—expert-only territory, but incredible if you’re up for it. Monday keeps the stoke going with 8ft to 7ft of SW swell, clean and offshore (NW 6 mph winds). These two days are the clear winners. Crowds can be a thing here sometimes, so beat the rush.
After that, Tuesday 1st September is blown out by strong offshore winds (19 mph NW) in the morning and a nasty 28 mph cross-offshore in the afternoon. Not worth it. Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd are just average with cross-shore and moderate winds.
Friday 4th September has a punchy 7ft SW swell but the period is short at 9 seconds, so it’ll be lumpy. Saturday and Sunday (5th-6th) are just okay with moderate cross-shore breezes. Monday 7th is a clean morning with 5ft SW swell and light offshore winds, nice but not the highlight.
Then the big stuff arrives. Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th September see a huge jump to 16ft and even 21ft of SW/WSW swell with crazy energy readings (over 15,000 and 18,788). That is heavy, dangerous water at a rivermouth/point. Only for the brave or the kite crew.
Best days: Sunday 30th morning (glassy 6ft) and Monday 31st (clean 7ft to 8ft offshore). Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 867 | 479 | 436 | 429 | 700 | 298 | 156 | 125 | 470 | 1634 | 1548 | 1297 | 825 | 401 | 175 | 1142 | 4763 | 4043 | 2578 | 2028 | 1246 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:44PM1.16m | 10:47AM1.38m | 8:56PM1.11m | 11:41AM1.46m | 10:48PM1.16m | 12:17PM1.53m | 11:55PM1.27m | 12:47PM1.59m | 00:45AM1.41m | 1:15PM1.63m | 1:27AM1.54m | 1:41PM1.65m | 2:05AM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:03PM1.10m | 2:39AM0.55m | 5:13PM1.03m | 4:06AM0.54m | 6:02PM0.90m | 5:15AM0.50m | 6:33PM0.77m | 6:07AM0.46m | 7:00PM0.62m | 6:51AM0.42m | 7:27PM0.48m | 7:30AM0.41m | 7:53PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 867 | 479 | 436 | 242 | 700 | 298 | 156 | 117 | 357 | 1634 | 1548 | 1297 | 825 | 401 | 175 | 1142 | 4763 | 4043 | 2578 | 2028 | 1246 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | S 11 | SE 10 | — | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 20 | S 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | — | — |
| kJ | 108 | 264 | 367 | 297 | — | 219 | 79 | 125 | 470 | 20 | 4 | — | — | 67 | 67 | 408 | 101 | 25 | 23 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 13 | — | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | SSW 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 147 | — | 12 | — | 90 | 75 | 113 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 95 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | 429 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 196 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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