Nera Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the Nera Rivermouth stretch. It’s a sheltered river-and-beach spot, mainly a beginner-friendly zone, but it’s inconsistent and can get a bit of a crowd sometimes. The water temp is sitting at 73°F right now, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a real struggle. Monday the 31st through to Tuesday the 1st of September serve up poor surf conditions with cross-shore winds and barely any energy to speak of. The swell is tiny or non-existent. You’d be better off checking the wind forecast for something else.

Then, on Wednesday morning the 2nd of September, we get a little spike of hope. The swell builds to 6ft from the SSW with a 15 second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 1459 (strong wave energy), and the wind is light and cross-offshore, making it clean. That’s a standout window for this spot. The break is a rivermouth, so that long-period groundswell can really wrap in and offer some nice shaped waves. The sets will be a bit spaced, but the paddling will be easier. Just keep in mind, 6ft is getting a bit much for true beginners, but for the rest of you, it’s the best on offer by a long shot.

After that, it’s a mixed bag. Thursday the 3rd drops to a more average 5ft with cross-onshore wind, and the mornings are the only time to even bother. The energy drops to 703 (moderate). The rest of that week and into the next is a whole lot of nothing – small swells, cross-shore winds, and poor surf quality. There are a few mornings like Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th that have clean conditions with light cross-offshore winds, but the swell is only 3ft to 3ft, so it’s small and weak. The 8th stands out as a decent morning and afternoon for a longboard or a funboard, with combined energy around 764 (moderate) and a clean surface.

The second week is a real snooze-fest. From the 9th of September onwards, the swell is mostly under 3ft, the winds are messy, and the energy is low. The only notable thing is the 11th of September when the swell bumps up to 5ft from the SW, but the wind is howling at 16 mph and cross or cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and not worth the paddle. The 13th of September has a long period 20 second swell, but it’s only 2ft and the wind is cross, so it’s not going to deliver.

Overall, the standout is that Wednesday morning on the 2nd of September. If you can get out there, it’s your best shot. The rest of the window is pretty ordinary, with a few small, clean windows for the lighter gear. The setup is more interesting for a kite than a paddle on most days, honestly. The Nera Rivermouth is a fickle spot, and this forecast shows it.

Rusty.

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