Marina Romea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. To be honest, it’s a pretty bleak stretch of days ahead for Marina Romea. The river mouth is the only show in town, and it looks like it’s going to be a long wait for anything worthwhile.

We start off with a real flat spell. From Saturday the 5th through to Thursday the 10th, there’s barely a ripple. You’ll see some glassy mornings on Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th, with a bit of offshore wind, but the swell is a no-show – combined energy sitting at zero. It’s the kind of situation where the water’s flat enough for a paddle, but not a wave in sight.

The first real flicker of life comes on Friday the 11th. A morning offshore wind from the west at 12 mph is cleaning things up, and we finally see a 3 ft swell from the east, but it’s a short-period 5 seconds. The combined energy is 67, which is still pretty weak. The waves are surfable, but honestly, it’s very ordinary. The wind is moderate, so it’s clean, but don’t expect any power. The afternoon cleans up with a lighter cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops back to 3 ft. It’s not terrible, but it’s not good.

Sunday the 13th morning offers a glassy surface with a 3 ft easterly swell at 6 seconds. Combined energy is 53. It’s small, it’s weak, but it’s the cleanest window we get. If you’re desperate, that’s the moment to paddle out. The water temperature is a whopping 82°, which is 8° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, and it’s a pleasant surprise for a surf that’s short on everything else.

After that, it’s dead again. Tuesday the 15th sees a similar 3 ft east swell, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s messy. The combined energy hits 58, but the quality is poor. Then from Wednesday the 16th right through to Sunday the 20th, we’re back to zero swell. A few offshore breezes, but nothing to ride.

The highlight? There isn’t a standout. The best option is the Sunday morning, 13th of September, at Marina Romea. It’s a river mouth, inconsistent, and breaks rarely. The swell is 3 ft from the east, period is 6 seconds, and the glassy conditions make it clean. The water is much warmer than normal. But remember, with a short period like that, the waves won’t have much push. Also, crowds are possible. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but don’t expect much.

For the rest of the 16 days, the combined energy is almost always in the low double digits or zero. It’s a classic blank run for this area. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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