Surf Forecasts:
Rivermouth surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, E swell with 1,596 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s put it in feet and miles per hour. Rivermouth is looking patchy over the next 16 days. There’s a lot of waiting through messy cross-shore wind and some big swell that’s just too much for this beginner-friendly break.
The first session worth talking about is Thursday the 30th of July, but it’s marginal. Swell runs about 6 ft from the ESE, period 9 seconds, wind is cross-on from the SSW at just over 3 mph. Wave energy is moderate (989). Not the cleanest, but if you’re really itching, it’s there.
Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August stay average – cross-winds pick up to 9 to 15 mph, swell holds around 6 ft to 6 ft. Energy drops. Sunday the 2nd of August gets a bump – morning swell 7 ft, afternoon up to 8 ft from the E, period hitting 11 seconds, energy jumps to 2981. But the cross-winds don’t let it get clean. It’s a lot of power, but choppy.
Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th ease down. Tuesday the 4th of August morning is actually decent – 5 ft ESE swell, light cross-offshore winds, water clean. Energy is 425. That’s a good session for the patient surfer. Water temp is bang on average.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning is the first standout. Glassy, no wind, clean 5 ft swell from the E. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions”. That is the morning to be in the water. Crowds can show up, so get there early.
After that, things go south. From Thursday the 6th through Sunday the 9th of August, it’s poor surf, strong winds, and messy conditions. Sunday the 9th sees swell hitting 10 ft from the SSW with a 12-second period and 2874 energy – too big for Rivermouth. That’s a no-go for the average crew.
Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th of August stay too big – 10 ft to 10 ft, energy over 3000 and even up to 4880. The long 16-second period groundswell is going to close out the beach break. Experts only.
The clean-up comes Wednesday the 12th of August morning. Glassy again. A sweet 5 ft from the SSE with a 13-second period, energy 840. “Expect very good surf conditions.” That’s your second standout.
Thursday the 13th of August morning is another solid window. Glassy conditions, 7 ft from the E at 10 seconds, energy 917. Clean, bigger, but still surfable if you’re comfortable.
Friday the 14th of August is smaller – 8 ft from the E, 10 seconds, but the cross-shore wind is back, so it’s not as perfect.
Best bets: Wednesday the 5th and Wednesday the 12th of August, both mornings. Those are the clean, glassy swells you want. The rest is messy or too big. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 537 | 588 | 547 | 559 | 480 | 506 | 445 | 465 | 598 | 1425 | 1142 | 1596 | 858 | 641 | 490 | 687 | 340 | 320 | 260 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:11AM1.52m | 4:35PM1.55m | 4:39AM1.54m | 5:03PM1.60m | 5:07AM1.54m | 5:31PM1.62m | 5:36AM1.52m | 6:01PM1.61m | 6:07AM1.46m | 6:32PM1.56m | 6:41AM1.38m | 7:09PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.24m | 10:21AM0.10m | 10:36PM0.20m | 10:48AM0.06m | 11:06PM0.17m | 11:15AM0.05m | 11:36PM0.17m | 11:43AM0.07m | 00:08AM0.20m | 12:13PM0.13m | 00:43AM0.25m | 12:47PM0.21m | 1:24AM0.34m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | 5:27 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 30 | 23 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 537 | 588 | 547 | 559 | 480 | 506 | 445 | 465 | 598 | 1425 | 1142 | 1347 | 858 | 641 | 490 | 441 | 340 | 320 | 260 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 492 | 401 | 390 | 312 | 277 | 149 | 60 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 34 | 17 | 46 | 121 | 107 | 95 | 82 | 54 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 11 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 11 | S 17 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | 10 | 20 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 92 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | E 11 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 19 | 11 | 34 | 1596 | — | — | — | 687 | — | — | 389 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 151 | 511 | 0 | 103 | 193 | 3 | 103 | 269 | 0 | 3 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 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 (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).
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