Navarro Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next stretch at the rivermouth. It's a bit of a grind, to be honest. We've got a lot of lumpy, cross-shore surf on the way that isn't going to do much for us. The first real window doesn't open until well into next week, so if you're itching for a wave, you might need to find something else to do for a while.

Water temps are sitting around 58°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. Nothing weird going on there.

The main issue is the wind. For the next seven days, it's mostly going to be blowing across the waves, not offshore. That's going to keep things messy. We'll see some bigger swell, like on the 13th and 14th, with waves hitting 7 feet, but it's that short-period, wind-blown stuff. We're talking 8-second intervals and a lot of chop. The energy readings are impressive – like 1069 and 1128 – but all that power is wasted when it's blown out. That combination of big, messy swell, and a river mouth means the kite surfers are going to be having a field day, while we'll be watching from the sand.

It's just poor surf for a solid stretch. The swell will peak around 8 feet on the 14th, but again, the wind angle will ruin it.

But don't give up. The light at the end of the tunnel starts to show on the 22nd. There's a push of long-period groundswell from the NW. And here's the kicker – the wind finally goes light, or even glassy. On Tuesday the 22nd, the afternoon looks prime. Swell is a solid 8 feet with an 11-second period, and the wind is calm. The energy is strong, reading 1831. That's an excellent call for experienced surfers only, though. This rivermouth is a beginner spot, but 8 feet of NW groundswell is way too much for anyone just starting out.

It stays interesting into the 23rd, too. The morning is a bit more manageable, but the Wednesday afternoon looks glassy and clean. The swell will ease a touch to around 7 feet with a 10-second period. The energy is still hefty at 1227. This is another window for those who know what they're doing. The NW direction is perfect, and with the wind completely gone, it should be proper. Remember, the long-period stuff is always better at a river mouth than a beach break; the wave will have more shape. It looks like a nice little window before things back off again.

Just remember, this is a long-range call. The near-term stuff is locked in, but the end of the period is promising, not a guarantee.

So hang tight, be patient, and keep an eye on the horizon for late next week.

Rusty.

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