Moruya Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our little patch of the coast. Let’s get into it.

You know, for a while there, it was looking pretty grim. We had a rough start to the period with nothing worth getting wet for on Sunday (the 6th) or even Monday (the 7th). The wind was messy and the waves were just junk. But then, things start to flip around. The standout window is definitely mid-week, with a couple of morning sessions that are gonna be absolute crackers.

Our main spot is Moruya Rivermouth. It’s a fairly consistent river-mouth setup that’s perfect for beginners, and the swell direction is pretty much what we want out of the southeast.

First real chance to paddle out comes in on Tuesday, 8th September. The morning is the pick. We’re looking at a clean 6 ft swell from the SSE with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is dead glassy. Absolutely zero chop. The wave energy is sitting at a solid moderate level (553). It’s still a bit of a paddle for the groms but the banks should be tidy. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so get it early.

Then comes the big one. Thursday, 10th September is the morning of the trip. I’m talking about a proper 7 ft swell from the south with a 10-second period. The wind is glassy again, and the combined energy is pumping at a strong 1329. This is excellent surf, but listen – at that size, it’s going to be pushing into the expert zone. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 64°F, which is a nice bonus. The afternoon stays solid at 8 ft from the south with a long 11-second period, but it goes onshore, and that long period groundswell can sometimes make the river-mouth a bit tricky as it shuts the banks down. The morning is the golden ticket.

After that, the surf drops off quickly. Friday the 11th offers a clean 5 ft morning, but it’s nothing special compared to Thursday. The rest of the second week is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some small, clean mornings on the 13th and 14th with 3 ft and 3 ft waves, but the energy is weak (less than 300). The 14th actually has a proper offshore wind from the WNW, so the waves will look pretty, but you’ll be scratching for a ride.

The last week of the outlook is a real bummer. From the 15th through the 21st, it’s mostly tiny, weak, or just plain messy. A few glassy mornings pop up (like the 16th and 20th) but the swell is barely 2 ft to 2 ft. It’s enough for a beginner to float around on a foamie, but nothing to get excited about. The energy is weak (less than 100 for most of it).

So, to wrap it up: Thursday morning, 10th September is the absolute standout. Get your big board or your step-up, and get down to Moruya Rivermouth before the crowds (which are sometimes there) figure it out. Tuesday morning the 8th is your warm-up.

Stay frothy, and don't stress the flat spells – it’s a normal run for this area.

Rusty.

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