Pambula Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We’re focusing on just one spot, so let’s get into it.

The first proper surf shows up on Tuesday the 7th of July. Pambula Rivermouth is the place, and it’s coming in with a solid 5ft of SE swell, a 10-second period, and a clean 15 km/h offshore from the SSW. It’s a river mouth, which means it can be a bit fickle, and the data confirms it’s an inconsistent spot, but when it’s on, it’s on. The combined energy is at a healthy 735 (moderate) and the water temp is sitting about average for the time of year. Tuesday afternoon sees the swell bump up to 6ft from the SE with an 11-second period and the wind staying clean offshore from the S at 15 km/h. The energy jumps to 878 (moderate). This is good, solid, punchy surf for the advanced crew. Expect crowds to be possible, as the break can attract a few.

Wednesday the 8th keeps the run going. Morning brings 5ft of ESE swell with a 10-second period and a clean 15 km/h offshore from the SW. The energy is 553 (moderate). Afternoon is the standout of the whole period: 6ft of SE swell, a 10-second period, but the combined energy rockets to 1125 (strong), and the wind goes light cross-offshore from the SSE at 10 km/h. It’s clean, it’s got power, and it’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the entire run.

Thursday the 9th sees things drop back. Morning has 3ft of ESE swell with a 10-second period and glassy conditions with a 5 km/h WSW breeze. The energy is 298 (moderate). Afternoon is 4ft of SE swell at 9 seconds, still glassy with a light 5 km/h ENE wind. Energy is 219 (moderate). Still fun, clean waves for the smaller gear.

From Friday the 10th through to late July, things go quiet. The swell drops off, and the winds turn onshore or cross-onshore. Friday morning has 3ft of SE swell but with a light cross-on wind and poor conditions. By Saturday, it’s small and messy, and it pretty much stays that way for over a week. There are many days with no surf at all, or waves under 2ft with weak energy. The long-range forecast shows a glimmer of hope on Wednesday the 22nd of July, with a new pulse of 6ft SE swell and a 9-second period coming in with light cross-offshore wind and clean conditions. The energy is 541 (moderate). That’s promising but still over a week away, so don’t book your flights just yet.

For the here and now, Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon are your best bets. Wednesday afternoon is the highlight: solid waist-to-chest high SE swell, strong energy, and clean conditions at Pambula Rivermouth. If you’re an advanced surfer, that’s the session to aim for.

Stay frothing,
Rusty

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