
Surf Forecasts:
Nera Rivermouth surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SSW swell with 343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nera Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nera Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Yo, Rusty here, checking in on Nera Rivermouth. This is a river and beach setup, a bit sheltered, so it needs the right swell to turn on. Water temp is pretty average for the season, nothing wild.
Let's be real – the first week-plus is grim. From Thursday 9th through Monday 13th, it's a whole lot of nothing. Tiny waves, messy onshore winds, and a lot of frustration. The combined energy is low, in the double digits and weak (39, 66). You'd be chasing ankle-biters.
We get a tiny blip on Sunday 12th morning. Glassy water, which is a huge plus, but the swell is only 1ft. The combined energy hits 235 (moderate), enough to make it surfable but nothing to write home about. It's a "get wet" session, not a standout.
Things start to get interesting on Wednesday 15th morning. Swell picks up to 3ft from the SSW with a 12-second period, and we get clean, cross-offshore wind. The energy is 290 (moderate). It's the first day that looks genuinely fun.
But the real show is Thursday 16th and Friday 17th. Thursday morning is my pick. Glassy and calm, with a clean 3ft SSW swell and a long 19-second period. The combined energy jumps to 625 (moderate-strong). That long period is going to make the river mouth wave a lot of fun, with great shape and longer lulls between sets.
Friday 17th morning is also a winner – glassy again with a 4ft SSW swell, a 16-second period, and strong energy at 931. But Friday afternoon turns heavy. The swell pumps up to 10ft. That is expert only. Powerful, big, and not for the faint of heart.
After that peak, it's back to the struggle. Saturday 18th is blown out and lumpy with 8ft waves, only for the strong. From Sunday 19th onward, it's just small, choppy, and not worth the drive.
So, for the best on offer: Thursday 16th July morning. That's the one. Friday morning is a close second. Everything else is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 24 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 39 | 66 | 22 | 98 | 146 | 121 | 147 | 343 | 149 | 127 | 149 | 85 | 50 | 47 | 20 | 15 | 29 | 92 | 273 | 239 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 00:17AM1.18m | 1:31PM0.92m | 1:05AM1.19m | 2:48PM0.98m | 1:58AM1.21m | 3:55PM1.06m | 2:53AM1.23m | 4:54PM1.13m | 3:49AM1.26m | 5:48PM1.20m | 4:44AM1.27m | 6:38PM1.24m | 5:38AM1.28m | 7:26PM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:18AM0.36m | 6:47PM0.59m | 8:13AM0.25m | 7:59PM0.63m | 9:07AM0.14m | 9:07PM0.64m | 9:59AM0.04m | 10:08PM0.63m | 10:50AM-0.04m | 11:06PM0.62m | 11:40AM-0.08m | 00:01AM0.59m | 12:29PM-0.08m | ||||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
— | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
2022 | 1485 | 1316 | 1155 | 1010 | 1902 | 1278 | 604 | 343 | 206 | 116 | 100 | 64 | 75 | 69 | 53 | 52 | 25 | 92 | 273 | 239 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 24 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
9 | 39 | 66 | 22 | 377 | 146 | 121 | 173 | 298 | 156 | 108 | 80 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 28 | 15 | 29 | 13 | 48 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | SE 11 | — | SE 12 | SW 20 | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SW 21 | SSW 19 |
9 | 4 | — | 6 | 98 | — | — | 147 | 97 | 149 | 127 | 149 | 85 | 50 | 47 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 17 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | SSE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 20 | 15 | 29 | — | — | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 543 | 1297 | 1361 | 1297 | 1357 | 543 | 0 | 44 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 858 | 1 | 0 | 858 |
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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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