Surf Forecasts:
Nera Rivermouth surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nera Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I gotta be honest – Nera Rivermouth is in a real slump for a while. The water’s sitting at about 73°F right now, which is pretty standard for the season, nothing wild.
The first week is mostly a bust. From Wednesday the 19th through Monday the 24th of August, you’ve got a stretch of flat or junk surf. The combined energy readings are either zero or in the low hundreds – that’s weak, and the wind is mostly cross or lumpy. There’s a multi-day gap where it’s basically a lake. Not good.
Tuesday the 25th of August finally shows a pulse: 3ft to 3ft of SSW groundswell with a 15-16 second period. That’s long-period energy, which can be a bit tricky at a river-and-beach break, but with light offshore winds from the ESE at 6 mph and clean conditions, you might squeeze out a few small ones. It’s still just “ordinary” surf.
Wednesday the 26th is more of the same – 3ft SSW swell, clean in the morning. Thursday the 27th gives you a glassy 2ft swell in the morning, but it’s tiny.
The real highlight – the only highlight – is Monday the 31st of August. Swell pushes up to 4ft to 4ft from the SSW, and the combined energy jumps to strong (300-403). Winds go glassy with a light NNE/NNW breeze, meaning clean, smooth waves. That’s your best bet in the whole forecast. Expect a few other folks out there, but the waves will be worth it for a beginner or anyone wanting clean small waves.
Tuesday the 1st of September jumps to a raw 8ft of SSW swell – that’s for experts only, and the wind and rain make it messy. After that, it’s back to poor conditions and dropping energy. So, if you’re itching for a wave, aim for that Monday the 31st.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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207 | 135 | 85 | 0 | 88 | 38 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 180 | 288 | 305 | 217 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:23AM0.92m | 10:47PM1.07m | 12:47PM0.90m | 11:37PM1.02m | 2:09PM0.92m | 00:36AM1.00m | 3:13PM0.95m | 1:37AM1.01m | 3:59PM0.99m | 2:31AM1.03m | 4:35PM1.03m | 3:18AM1.07m | 5:07PM1.08m | 4:01AM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:37PM0.64m | 5:57AM0.37m | 5:47PM0.71m | 7:01AM0.36m | 7:06PM0.73m | 8:01AM0.33m | 8:15PM0.73m | 8:52AM0.28m | 9:09PM0.70m | 9:36AM0.24m | 9:52PM0.67m | 10:14AM0.20m | 10:31PM0.63m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
156 | 135 | 269 | 117 | 88 | 256 | 161 | 71 | 171 | 89 | 117 | 58 | 54 | 55 | 41 | 30 | 74 | 180 | 288 | 305 | 217 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SE 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
207 | 56 | 85 | 79 | 26 | 38 | 94 | 34 | 70 | 47 | 28 | 25 | 37 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | SW 20 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | SE 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
9 | 16 | 40 | 47 | 24 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | — | SSE 8 | — | SE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | SE 6 | — |
307 | 343 | 480 | — | 184 | — | 392 | 142 | — | — | 341 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 40 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1297 | 1297 | 1 | 1 | 1361 | 1 | 1271 | 1297 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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