Surf Forecasts:
Navarro Rivermouth surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,855 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Navarro Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Navarro Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Navarro Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Navarro Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is a tough one to call. Looking at the 16-day window for Navarro Rivermouth, it's a pretty grim stretch for paddle surfing. The whole period kicks off with nothing much to write home about, and honestly, there's a real gap of decent surf here. We're talking about a solid run of days where the conditions just aren't cooperating.
The swell is there, no doubt. From Thursday afternoon, July 9th, we've got a consistent NW swell pumping in, starting around 8 ft and building. But here's the kicker: the wind is almost always a cross-onshore breeze from the NW, 15 to 25 km/h. That keeps the surface choppy and messy. The wave energy is moderate to strong throughout—like 860 (moderate) on the 9th, ramping up to 1962 (very strong) by the 15th—but it's all wasted on the poor conditions. The water temp is sitting at 54.7°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there.
The only real flicker of hope comes right at the very end of the forecast. On Thursday afternoon, July 24th, we finally see a shift. The wind drops to a glassy 5 km/h from the WNW, and the swell is a solid 11.5 ft from the NW. The combined energy is a massive 1939 (very strong). That's a heavy, powerful setup. But here's the reality check: this break is a rivermouth, and 11.5 ft is expert territory. It's also an inconsistent spot that rarely breaks clean, and it gets crowded often. The forecast notes that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. So while it's a standout in terms of pure power, it's only for the absolute top-tier crew willing to take on a beast of a wave in a tricky spot.
For the rest of us, it's a waiting game.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 860 | 906 | 510 | 393 | 299 | 157 | 508 | 674 | 639 | 925 | 701 | 589 | 667 | 545 | 496 | 931 | 694 | 793 | 1671 | 1191 | 897 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:59PM1.89m | 9:30AM1.14m | 7:51PM1.98m | 10:36AM1.25m | 8:45PM2.06m | 11:28AM1.36m | 9:41PM2.12m | 12:15PM1.44m | 10:35PM2.15m | 12:58PM1.50m | 11:28PM2.12m | 1:39PM1.56m | 00:21AM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:25AM-0.05m | 1:31PM0.86m | 3:20AM-0.25m | 2:36PM0.92m | 4:13AM-0.40m | 3:37PM0.93m | 5:03AM-0.49m | 4:36PM0.90m | 5:51AM-0.52m | 5:32PM0.84m | 6:36AM-0.48m | 6:28PM0.78m | 7:21AM-0.39m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 |
 | 8:43 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | 8:39 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 |
| kJ | 436 | 377 | 283 | 367 | 334 | 330 | 272 | 256 | 168 | 229 | 233 | 105 | 141 | 139 | 69 | 104 | 194 | 150 | 158 | 221 | 283 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | S 16 | — | S 21 | NW 10 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | WNW 16 | S 14 | WNW 15 | SW 19 | WNW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 160 | — | 131 | — | 9 | 73 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 55 | 51 | 35 | 77 | 133 | 69 | 60 | 66 | 59 | 98 | 125 | 159 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | W 19 | W 16 | W 18 | W 15 | SW 21 | S 16 | SW 20 | WNW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 46 | 60 | 71 | 29 | 112 | 58 | 57 | 35 | 28 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 860 | 906 | 510 | 393 | 299 | 157 | 508 | 674 | 639 | 925 | 701 | 589 | 667 | 545 | 496 | 931 | 694 | 793 | 1671 | 1191 | 897 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 291 | 42 | 291 | 291 | 13 | 171 | 291 | 13 | 147 | 116 | 13 | 116 | 36 | 13 | 116 | 291 | 13 | 190 | 291 | 42 | 171 |
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The above surf forecast table for Navarro Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Navarro Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Navarro Rivermouth surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Navarro Rivermouth) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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