Nera Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the only break in the hood for the next couple of weeks: the Nera Rivermouth. It’s a sheltered river and beach spot, so it doesn’t need a big ocean to work, but it’s inconsistent and best for beginners when it does. Water temp is about 74°, which is normal for this time of year, nothing crazy.

The forecast starts slow. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th have small, clean waves. Friday morning gives us 3ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NE. It’s surfable but nothing special. Saturday picks up. Morning has 3ft SSW swell with a long 17-second period, and the combined energy hits 523 (moderate). Wind is light offshore, so it’s clean. By Saturday afternoon, we’re looking at 3ft SSW swell, still 17 seconds, and energy bumps to 624. That’s the best of the early window – clean, lined up, and not too crowded, though it can get a few people here sometimes.

Sunday the 19th is a weird one. Morning gets hammered by heavy rain and a cross-shore breeze, so forget it. But Sunday afternoon? That’s the standout. The swell holds at 4ft from the SSW, period jumps to a very long 21 seconds, and the combined energy rockets to 1267 (strong). The wind goes glassy – dead calm – so the river mouth will be like a mirror. That’s the session to circle. Just remember, a 21-second period can make waves a bit straight at beach breaks, but the river mouth handles it well.

Monday the 20th morning is glassy again with 3ft SSW swell and 18 seconds, but energy drops to 688. Still a nice paddle. After that, it’s a long dry spell. From Tuesday the 21st all the way to Wednesday the 29th, the wind goes mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, often moderate to fresh, and the swell quality tanks. Lots of chop, poor conditions, and some days with barely any energy. You’re looking at a solid 8-day gap with nothing worth paddling for.

Then the window flickers back to life. Thursday the 30th morning offers 3ft from the SSW, 17 seconds, and clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze. Energy is 511 (moderate) – surfable, but not a standout. The real comeback is Friday the 31st. Morning brings 5ft SSW swell with 12 seconds and 598 energy, clean with a cross-offshore breeze. By Friday afternoon, the wind shifts to offshore from the NE, 15 km/h, and the swell solidifies at 5ft, dropping to an 11-second period. Energy sits at 574. That’s a proper session for confident beginners to intermediates – clean, offshore, and a decent size.

Saturday the 1st of August keeps the offshore flow going, with 4ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, but the period drops to 10 seconds, so it’s a bit more junky. Still rideable and clean.

Look, if you’re in the area, the Sunday the 19th afternoon glass-off is the one to hold out for. The Friday the 31st afternoon is your backup. Other than that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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