Rivermouth Surf Break
Lat Long: 32.86° S 28.11° E

Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Rivermouth

Issued: 7 am 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rivermouth sea temperature is
20.3° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rivermouth surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 2,536 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with E 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 5AM. 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 8th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 14th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 14th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rivermouth over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
E
9
0.6
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
E
8
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
E
8
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
11
1.2
S
13
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
363
296
239
194
178
110
119
294
203
169
140
92
353
319
163
217
506
2399
1976
1344
598
Wind (km/h)
5
W
20
SW
10
W
15
SW
10
SSW
10
NNW
20
NE
25
NE
15
N
15
NNW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
S
5
W
15
NE
25
ENE
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
5
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:45AM1.12m
9:40PM1.26m
10:05AM1.10m
10:51PM1.31m
11:26AM1.13m
11:58PM1.38m
12:36PM1.20m
00:58AM1.47m
1:34PM1.30m
1:52AM1.55m
2:25PM1.40m
2:43AM1.62m
3:14PM1.48m
3:31AM1.64m
Low Tide
3:00PM0.45m
4:05AM0.53m
4:10PM0.47m
5:22AM0.47m
5:23PM0.44m
6:28AM0.37m
6:29PM0.37m
7:25AM0.26m
7:29PM0.29m
8:16AM0.17m
8:23PM0.21m
9:03AM0.10m
9:14PM0.15m
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
Temp °C
23
23
18
20
20
17
20
23
18
27
30
18
19
20
17
20
22
18
19
21
16
Feels °C
20
20
16
18
18
18
17
20
16
22
26
17
18
18
17
18
19
17
13
16
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
11
1.2
S
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
2
SE
9
Energy kJ
363
296
239
194
154
110
80
294
187
169
111
92
353
319
163
217
506
998
1089
694
598
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
E
9
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SW
8
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
6
0.5
E
6
0.3
E
10
1.3
SE
9
0.9
SSW
12
Energy kJ
81
133
156
151
178
96
119
81
203
143
140
64
78
76
36
14
60
20
16
243
236
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
7
0.6
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.8
E
8
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.7
E
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
E
8
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
9
17
4
2
90
3
9
70
78
40
23
11
22
19
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.3
NE
2
1
ENE
5
1.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
4
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
Energy kJ
9
28
14
1
49
324
20
2399
1976
1344
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
4
5
4
3
Distance (km)
0
31
0
1
1
0
121
269
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
103
433
300
1
12
0
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
5
4
4
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
7
9
6
6
5
9
9
7
6
5
7
8
4
4
5
5
9
7
5
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Information about the Rivermouth Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for 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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