Moruya Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Well, it's a bit of a slow start, but there's a standout window that's worth getting excited about. The Moruya Rivermouth is your only real option on the radar, and it's a classic river-mouth sandbank that needs the right combo to fire. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no shocks there.

The first real sniff of something decent is Friday morning, the 28th of August. We've got a 5ft SE swell rolling in, with a period of 10 seconds. That's a solid groundswell, and the energy is moderate to strong (422). The wind is glassy, which is a massive plus, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is your best bet for the whole outlook. It's a beginner-friendly spot, so that'll be a fun session for everyone.

Saturday morning, the 29th, drops off a bit to 3ft from the SE, but it's still glassy. The energy is lower (154), but it'll be clean and fun on the banks. Not a standout, but nice.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st see the swell dropping to 2ft from the south, with morning glass. It's weak energy (102 then 90) and the period is short (8 seconds), so it'll be a bit gutless and the sets will be short-spaced. It's surfable if you're keen, but nothing to write home about.

After that, there's a long dry spell. From Tuesday the 1st of September right through to Tuesday the 8th, the swell is tiny – mostly under 2ft. The wind is often clean, but there's just no power. The energy values are all in the low double or single digits, which is basically flat. It's a real gap.

Then, on Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, we get a spike of 4ft from the NE. The wind is glassy, which is great, but the period is only 6 seconds – that's short period wind swell, so it'll be a bit bumpy and not have much grunt. The energy is moderate (171). It's worth a paddle, but don't expect the quality of that Friday morning.

Wednesday the 9th offers a similar sized 5ft from the SSW, but again, it's a short period (6 seconds) and the wind is cross-on, so it'll be messy. The confidence is low for that one.

So, to put it simply: Friday morning, 28th August is the clear winner. Glossy conditions, a solid 5ft of SE groundswell, and the Rivermouth should be working its magic. The rest of the two weeks is a mix of small, clean but weak waves, or messy, short-period stuff. Don't hold your breath for the second week.

Rusty.

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