Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Rivermouth.

Alright, so the next couple of weeks at Rivermouth are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some real gems hiding in there if you’re patient. The water is sitting at 64°, which is much colder than we’d expect for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

We’re starting off with some solid swell, but the conditions are a bit messy. The first real highlight isn’t until Monday the 13th. That morning, the wind drops to nothing – glassy as a mirror – with a 6ft swell from the ESE. The combined energy is moderate at 622, and it’s a clean, fun size for a beginner-friendly spot. The afternoon holds a similar vibe with 5ft and glassy conditions, but the energy drops a bit to 490.

Tuesday the 14th is another cracker. Another glassy morning, with 6ft of E swell and moderate energy at 500. It’s clean and inviting. The afternoon has wind turning onshore, so get your session in early.

Wednesday the 15th starts glassy again with 5ft E swell, energy at 448. Good, clean waves for a cruisy session, best for beginners.

Now, the big one. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th see a big jump in size. Saturday morning, the swell hits 7ft from the SSW with a strong energy reading of 1009, but it’s howling a 19 mph wind. That afternoon, it jumps to 10ft with massive energy at 2979, but the wind is still fresh. This is strictly for experts only – too big for beginners. Sunday the 19th brings 10ft of S swell with very strong energy at 3201, and the morning is glassy. But again, that’s big, powerful groundswell with a period of 14 seconds. It’s going to be a serious paddle, and at a river mouth, it could be a bit tricky.

The final standout is Wednesday the 22nd. A 8ft S swell with a very long period of 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy is huge at 3695. The wind is a cross-shore 9 mph, keeping it clean. This is another one for the experienced crew only, as the size and power will be intense.

Overall, the best all-rounder for most surfers is the glassy mornings on Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th. For the big-wave hunters, Sunday the 19th and Wednesday the 22nd are the ones to circle on the calendar, but be prepared for a serious session. Crowds are likely at Rivermouth on the good days, especially when it’s clean.

Rusty.

Read more