Kugenuma Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the line for Kugenuma Rivermouth.

We’ve got a solid run of surf kickin’ off from Tuesday the 4th of August and stretchin’ right through the first week, but hookin’ in a bit of punch early on. The water temp is sittin’ at 83°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll notice that bathwater feel right away.

Tuesday morning starts with a clean 5ft SE swell, period hangin’ at a very long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and combined is pumpin’ at 1098 – moderate-to-strong, so expect some good lines. The wind is a fresh 19 mph offshore from the NE, keepin’ it glassy. This is a rivermouth setup, and with that long period the waves might unload a bit straight on the banks, but you’ll find some wedgy corners. Afternoon sees the swell bump to 6ft SE, 16-second period, still clean, though a touch more cross-off. Not massive, but clean and fun for a Tuesday arvo session.

Wednesday the 5th is a standout. Morning brings 7ft SSE swell, 16-second period, and combined energy jumps to 2379 – strong. Wind is NNE at 16 mph offshore. These are proper lines, and at this size it’s gettin’ into intermediate-to-advanced territory – beginners might find it a handful. Clean and wedgy at the mouth. Afternoon holds at 8ft SSE, 15-second period, still clean cross-off. Best of the week right here.

Thursday the 6th keeps the swell around 7ft SSE but the period drops a little to 14 seconds – still a solid groundswell, just a touch less juice. Clean in the morning, light cross-shore by the arvo. Consistency is there but it’s not all-day perfection.

Friday the 7th morning is another cracker: 7ft S swell, 15-second period, and the wind is light offshore at 6 mph from the NE. Combined energy is 2032 – strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers, with clean, lined-up waves. Afternoon the wind swings cross-on and it gets a bit choppy, so make the most of the morning.

The weekend (Sat 8th and Sun 9th) sees a drop-off. Saturday morning has 5ft SSW swell, 14-second period, but light cross-shore wind and some rain showers – it’s surfable but not special. Sunday morning is cleaner with 5ft SSW swell and gentle offshore, but the size is fadin’.

Then we hit a dry stretch. From Monday the 10th through the rest of the second week, the swell drops under 3ft and keeps sinkin’ to 1ft by the 19th. Winds are often strong offshore (19 to 31 mph) which will be blown-out and hard work, then later light but tiny. There’s nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for from the 10th onward – a proper gap of about 10 days with no real options. The early pulse is your window, and it’s a beauty.

For the standout, lock in Wednesday the 5th – that 7ft to 8ft SSE groundswell with offshore wind is the best of the forecast. Friday morning the 7th is your backup highlight. Crowds are often a factor at Kugenuma Rivermouth, so expect company on those clean days.

Rusty.

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