Pambula Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on offer down at Pambula Rivermouth.

To be straight with you, this forecast period is a tough one. From now right through to the end of the 16-day window, we’re looking at a long, drawn-out run of tiny, weak, and mostly disappointing surf. For the first several days, there's barely a ripple worth paddling for. There are gaps of days with no real recommendations, just flat or near-flat conditions. The only glimmer of something, and I mean a faint glimmer, shows up around Saturday the 8th of August.

Water temperature is sitting at about 60°, which is pretty normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Looking at the whole run, there isn’t a single standout that I’d get excited about. The only window that might tempt a dedicated soul is the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. We’ve got a 2ft swell shuffling in from the southeast, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 80, so don’t expect any power. The wind is a light offshore from the southwest, keeping things clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon is similar, with 2ft, still from the southeast, and clean winds, but the energy is still low at 93.

For the rest of the period, the swell stays tiny, mostly under 2ft, with a mix of cross-shore and onshore winds. There’s a spike of 5ft swell from the north on the morning of Monday the 10th of August, but it’s short period, messy, and the combined energy is moderate at 363. Still, the wind is light and cross-shore, so maybe a sneaky one for the experts, but it’s marginal at best.

Honestly, this is one of those quiet runs you get in this area. If you’re desperate for a paddle, maybe the morning of the 8th or the 10th. Otherwise, save your energy. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's pretty bleak.

Rusty.

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