Nera Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what the Nera Rivermouth has in store.

Right off the bat, it's a tough start. The first couple of days, Tuesday and Wednesday, are a total write-off. No energy in the water at all. We're talkin' flat spells and cross-breezes that are just messin' with any hope of a wave. You'd be better off waxin' your board and just starin' at it.

Things start to get a bit more interesting come Friday the 18th. The ocean wakes up with a solid 8 ft SSW swell rollin' in, with a moderate 12-second period. The combined energy is pumpin', but – and it's a big but – that's paired with a fresh 19 mph cross-shore wind. That's gonna chop it up and make it lumpy. This is decent-sized, powerful stuff, but with that wind, it's gonna be a battle. For the experienced crew only, if you're feelin' tough.

Saturday the 19th morning is a bit of a tease. The swell drops to a more manageable 6 ft from the SSW, with a bit of a longer period at 11 seconds. The energy is still strong. The wind backs off to a moderate 12 mph cross-shore, which is better, but still not clean. The forecast says it's marginal, likely due to the wind and tide. It's the best we've seen so far, but it's not a classic.

Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st keep the swell pumping, holding around 6 ft to 7 ft from the SSW. The energy stays up, so there's plenty of push. The wind, though, stays a stubborn cross-onshore breeze from the SSE. It's surfable, but you'll be workin' for every wave through a choppy face.

Now, Tuesday the 22nd morning is where my ears prick up. We've got a solid 6 ft SSW swell with a proper groundswell period of 17 seconds. That's long-period energy, meaning better-shaped waves and more push. The combined energy is strong. The wind is a light 9 mph cross-shore from the SSE – that's gentle, which is a major positive for clean conditions. This is the standout window. The water temp is sittin' around 73°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Nera Rivermouth is an inconsistent spot, and it's a river-and-beach setup, so that long-period groundswell might make it a bit straight, but with that glassy wind, it could be the best chance for a proper session. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so get in early.

After that, it's a slow fade. The rest of the week and into the next sees the swell dropping off again. By the 25th and 26th, we're back to tiny, weak waves. The 24th has a bit of size again (6 ft to 6 ft), but with a fresh 22 mph cross-wind, it's just gonna be a messy, blown-out affair. Honestly, for that second week, there's not much to get excited about.

The bottom line? Don't bother with the first few days. The real window is Tuesday the 22nd morning, with that long-period SSW swell and light winds. That's your best shot. The rest is a lot of waitin' and hopin'.

Rusty.

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