
Surf Forecasts:
Nera Rivermouth surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,034 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nera Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Nera Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nera Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nera Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaking on the local stretch.
First off, things are pretty quiet at Nera Rivermouth for a while. The water’s sitting at about 74°, which is right around average for this time of year.
We’re looking at a bit of a dry spell to kick things off. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th offer almost nothing worth paddling out for, with tiny swell and poor conditions. The first real glimmer shows up on Friday morning the 31st of July. That’s the standout of the whole outlook. We’ve got a clean 3ft SSW swell rolling in with a 16-second period, which is a lovely long groundswell. The wind is glassy from the NE, so it’s going to be smooth as butter. The combined energy is moderate at 402. This is a river and beach setup, so with that long period, it might break a bit straight, but it’s the best we’ll see. It’s a beginner-friendly size too, so it’s a good one for everyone.
Saturday the 1st of August keeps the fun going. Morning looks clean with a 3ft SSW swell, offshore NE breeze at 3 mph, and moderate energy (563). The afternoon picks up to 5ft from the same direction, still clean, and with a light cross-off wind. That afternoon session has good energy (877) and decent shape.
Then Sunday the 2nd of August is a real treat. The morning is glassy, calm wind, with a solid 6ft SSW swell and a 12-second period. That’s pushing into the more powerful range, combined energy at 861, so it’s got some punch. This is the second standout. It’s still manageable for most, but the size might be a bit much for absolute beginners. The wind is dead calm, so it’s going to be pristine.
After that, the surf drops off quickly. By Monday the 3rd of August, we’re back to tiny, weak waves with poor conditions, and it stays pretty marginal through to the end of the forecast. There’s a small uptick on the 5th and 6th, but the wind is cross-shore or cross-on, so it’s not going to be clean.
So, if you’re getting out there, aim for the morning of Friday the 31st of July or the glassy morning of Sunday the 2nd of August. Those are your best bets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SE 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 42 | 0 | 131 | 0 | 10 | 30 | 34 | 292 | 2034 | 86 | 1316 | 1111 | 1174 | 1094 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 64 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:30PM0.92m | 1:19AM1.07m | 3:35PM0.95m | 2:07AM1.06m | 4:25PM0.99m | 2:54AM1.07m | 5:05PM1.02m | 3:39AM1.09m | 5:42PM1.05m | 4:21AM1.11m | 6:15PM1.08m | 5:01AM1.13m | 6:48PM1.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM0.69m | 8:35AM0.30m | 8:31PM0.71m | 9:21AM0.26m | 9:25PM0.70m | 10:03AM0.21m | 10:11PM0.68m | 10:42AM0.17m | 10:53PM0.67m | 11:20AM0.14m | 11:31PM0.65m | 11:55AM0.12m | 00:10AM0.63m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SE 14 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 |
96 | 113 | 84 | 131 | 82 | 40 | 28 | 32 | 292 | 2034 | 2420 | 1316 | 1111 | 1174 | 1094 | 748 | 32 | 343 | 192 | 143 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | — | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSW 12 | SE 14 | SSW 11 |
70 | 44 | 57 | 39 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 80 | — | 5 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 33 | 70 | 29 | 56 | 72 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SE 11 | — | — | — | SE 14 | S 17 | SE 14 |
71 | 42 | 38 | — | — | — | 15 | 24 | 2 | — | — | 13 | 12 | 11 | 5 | — | — | — | 29 | 6 | 72 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | ESE 11 | S 12 | — | — | SSE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 10 | 30 | 34 | 20 | 121 | 86 | — | 20 | 35 | — | 11 | 686 | — | — | 86 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1297 | 518 | 141 | 1338 | 0 | 1295 | 1338 | 0 | 1338 | 1362 | 0 | 1291 | 1291 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Information about the Nera Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nera Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nera Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nera 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 (Nera 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Nera Rivermouth may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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