Surf Forecasts:
Pambula Rivermouth surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with 202 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pambula Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Pambula Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pambula Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pambula Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer. First up, the outlook for Pambula Rivermouth.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. This is a river mouth setup that’s been fussy, and it’s living up to its reputation. For the first ten days or so, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and there’s nothing to get excited about. It’s a long, dry spell.
We’ve got a bit of a pulse coming in around the morning of Thursday the 20th, but it’s messy with onshore wind and a combined energy of just 450 (moderate) – not enough to call it good. The real glimmer in the distance is the afternoon of Saturday the 22nd. That’s when we see a spike in energy to a whopping 1311 (strong wave energy), with a 6ft swell from the NE, a period of 11 seconds (groundswell) and glassy conditions. That’s a proper standout for experienced surfers. The wind is dead calm, the Rivermouth will be cleaning up nicely. That’s the session to circle on the calendar, but it’s over a week away, so don’t bet the farm on it just yet.
After that, the following Monday the 24th offers some clean, offshore wind with a 3ft ENE swell, but the energy drops back to moderate (225). It’s surfable, but nothing compared to that Saturday afternoon. The rest of the run is pretty ordinary, with small waves and onshore or cross-shore winds.
The water temp is about average for this time of year. No big anomalies to report.
The crowds at Pambula Rivermouth can be a problem sometimes, so if you do head out on that Saturday, be prepared for company.
Right, that’s the picture. The first week is a write-off, but there’s a real gem waiting for those who can wait. Keep an eye on that forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 80 | 38 | 71 | 48 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 49 | 42 | 51 | 36 | 45 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:56AM1.14m | 7:50PM1.69m | 8:41AM1.19m | 8:38PM1.66m | 9:25AM1.24m | 9:24PM1.57m | 10:07AM1.27m | 10:09PM1.45m | 10:48AM1.29m | 10:54PM1.31m | 11:30AM1.29m | 11:40PM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:51AM-0.01m | 1:24PM0.28m | 2:37AM-0.03m | 2:16PM0.25m | 3:18AM-0.00m | 3:06PM0.25m | 3:58AM0.05m | 3:57PM0.27m | 4:35AM0.13m | 4:48PM0.31m | 5:11AM0.23m | 5:41PM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 10 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | ENE 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | S 8 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 6 |
| kJ | 79 | 33 | 71 | 48 | 33 | 32 | 22 | 7 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 49 | 42 | 51 | 36 | 13 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 6 | ESE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SE 18 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 80 | 36 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 11 | SE 13 | — | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | S 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 17 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | E 10 | S 8 |
| kJ | 19 | 38 | 7 | — | 7 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 2 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | S 5 | WSW 3 | S 7 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 3 | 10 | 12 | — | — | 6 | 15 | 1 | 39 | 34 | — | — | — | — | 45 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 58 | 11 | 11 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 220 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 58 | 5 |
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