Monabe Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Monabe Rivermouth over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, there’s a long, quiet stretch ahead. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at a real flat spell. From Wednesday the 15th of July all the way through to the 24th, there’s nothing doing. The swell is tiny—around 1ft to 2ft—and the combined energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (42 to 104). It’s a river break that *rarely breaks* anyway, so this blank run is pretty normal for the area. Water temps are sitting at 81°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The wait drags on until the 24th of July, Friday afternoon, when a bit of a jump happens. The swell suddenly bumps up to 3ft from the SW with a short period of 6 seconds, and the energy climbs to 180. But it’s a messy, poor-quality onshore situation—not worth getting excited about.

The first real sign of life comes on the morning of Saturday the 25th of July. It’s still tiny at 1ft, but we’ve got a *very long period* groundswell from the SE at 16 seconds, and the energy is up to 225. The wind is glassy, so the surface is clean. However, the forecast says *surfable waves but very ordinary conditions*. This break is a rivermouth, so with that super long period, the waves might be fat and straight, but if you’re desperate for a knee-high glide, that’s your window.

The real standout, and the only one worth marking on the calendar, is the morning of Thursday the 30th of July. Now we’re talking. The swell pushes up to 6ft from the SE, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the combined energy is a solid 1762—strong wave energy. The wind is glassy, which means clean, peeling lines. For a rivermouth, that long period could mean the waves set up nicely, but be aware it might break a little straight. Still, this is the best on offer by a long shot. The conditions are described as *expect good surf conditions*.

But a word of caution: this spot is *rarely breaks*, and when it does, crowds are *sometimes* a factor. For a morning like that, you might have some company. Also, 6ft is on the edge for beginners—it’s better suited to intermediate and above.

So, if you’re patient, aim for the 30th of July morning. The rest of the 16-day window is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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