Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, here's the deal. For the next couple days, you're looking at some blown-out, lumpy conditions. The wind is gonna be messing with the waves, making for a real struggle session. Friday and Saturday are pretty average, so you might as well find something else to do unless you're desperate to get wet.

Keep your eyes on the horizon though, because Monday the 14th is when a big, powerful pulse of energy pushes in. Rivermouth is going to be firing, but it's going to be too big. We're looking at swell heights around 12 feet with a strong 3584 energy reading. That's a lot of water moving. The period is 10 seconds, which for a beach break like this can make it break too straight and heavy. It's a beast of a day and only for the most experienced. But, there is a window on Monday afternoon when the wind drops off to dead glassy. The swell backs down slightly to around 10 feet, and while it's still big, it will be a lot cleaner. Still, that's expert territory.

From Tuesday the 15th to Saturday the 19th, we hit a bit of a flat, messy patch. Swell drops into the 5-6 foot range, but it's riddled with cross and cross-onshore winds, making the surface choppy and messy. It's not going to be worth getting too excited about. You might get a couple of so-so ones, but there's no quality to be found.

Now, for the standout. Mark your calendar for Sunday the 20th. The swell kicks back in with a solid 6 feet from the SSW, but the real magic is the period – a massive 18 seconds. This is true groundswell, and the energy is right up there at 2260. This long period means the waves will have real power and shape. With light winds in the morning, you're looking at some clean, lined-up sets. This is your session. Rivermouth will be handling this beautifully, as it can really focus that long-period energy.

The week after that starts off with a bit of leftover energy on the 21st, but the wind is not as kind. Then on the 22nd and 23rd, the wind swings offshore, but it gets way too strong, blowing 30-40 mph. It's clean, but it's howling and the swell drops. It's more of a wind sport day than a surf day.

The last few days, from the 24th on, are pretty forgettable. The swell eases and the wind stays cross-shore. There's a slight bump on the 25th with a 13-14 second period, but the quality won't be there.

So, to sum it up: The best waves are on Sunday the 20th. Make a plan for it. Monday the 14th is huge and heavy, only for the experts. Don't waste too much time on the rest.

Rusty.

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