Moruya Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the outlook for Moruya Rivermouth.

Right, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag comin’ our way at Moruya Rivermouth. The first few days are pretty flat and uninspiring, but there’s a definite pulse of energy building into the second week, with a real standout morning shaping up for Saturday, August 8th.

Water temp’s sittin’ around 63.5°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothin’ crazy, but a nice little bonus.

Monday, July 27th starts off with a slim chance. The morning brings a tiny 2.3 ft SSE swell, period a short 8 seconds, and it’s glassy with light northerly airs. Combined energy is weak (82). It’s surfable but ordinary. By afternoon, the wind swings to a 12 mph cross-on NE, and the swell drops to 2.0 ft – poor conditions, forget it.

Tuesday, July 28th is a write-off. Minuscule 0.7 ft ESE swell with a 15-second period, but there’s just no push. Through Wednesday, July 29th, it’s even smaller – 0.3 ft – with clean offshore west winds, but no waves to ride. We’re lookin’ at a gap of a few days with no real surf on offer.

Thursday, July 30th mornin’ shows a tiny lift to 3.0 ft from the south, period 8 seconds, with offshore WSW winds and clean conditions. Weak energy (160). Still ordinary. But Thursday afternoon? That’s a tease. The swell jumps to 7.2 ft from the south, period 11 seconds, and the combined energy goes through the roof (1620). But the wind is onshore from the ESE, so it’s messy and marginal.

Friday, July 31st mornin’ is a nice little window. Glassy conditions, no wind, and a 3.9 ft SSE swell with a 10-second period. Energy is moderate (291). This is a solid option for a paddle – clean, workable, and not too crowded. The afternoon sees 5.2 ft from the south, but the onshore east wind kills it.

Saturday, August 1st mornin’ is another glassy morning, but the swell is only 3.3 ft from the SSE, period 9 seconds, and energy is weak (155). Surfable but ordinary. The afternoon goes cross-onshore and choppy – no good.

Sunday, August 2nd and Monday, August 3rd are poor, with small swell and cross or cross-off winds. Clean but not enough wave. This continues through Tuesday, August 4th, with a tiny 1.3 ft SE swell, and then a 4.6 ft south swell in the afternoon but with a super short 6-second period and a cross-shore chop.

Wednesday, August 5th mornin’ sees a jump to 5.6 ft from the south, period 8 seconds, with clean cross-off SW winds. Energy is moderate (746). It’s marginal, but the shape is cleaner. This repeats into Thursday, August 6th, with 4.9 ft to 5.9 ft SSE/SE swell, clean cross-off winds, but the quality is still marginal.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday, August 7th brings a solid 7.2 ft to 7.5 ft SE swell, period 11 seconds, clean cross-off SSW winds. Combined energy is strong (1149 to 1259). This is gettin’ punchy – experienced surfers only, as it’s over 6.5 ft.

The standout: Saturday, August 8th mornin’. That’s your best bet. We’ve got an 8.2 ft ESE swell, period 11 seconds, and it’s glassy – zero wind. Combined energy is very strong (1501). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The direction is a touch east, but at a river mouth, that long-period groundswell (over 11 seconds) can line up really well. Expect clean, powerful sets. Crowds are possible here, so get in early. The afternoon goes cross-onshore, so the morning window is the one.

Sunday, August 9th drops to 5.9 ft from the ESE, with light cross winds, and it’s more marginal. The energy drops off (740). From Monday, August 10th, it fades back to small, junk surf through to Tuesday, August 11th, with offshore winds but tiny, weak swell.

So, bottom line: sit tight through the flat start, hit Friday, August 7th if you’re experienced and want some power, but the real prize is that glassy, 8.2 ft Saturday mornin’ on the 8th. Don’t miss it.

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