Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, checkin’ in from the Rivermouth area. I’ve been lookin’ at the forecast charts for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you—it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got one morning that’s an absolute gem.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at this Saturday morning, the 8th of August. The stars are aligning for a rare treat. The swell is a clean 4 feet out of the SSW, with a nice long 14-second period—that’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s gonna wrap in with some real push. The water is a chilly 64°F, which is a solid 4°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent suit. The kicker here is the wind: glassy. A light 3 mph from the NNW, which is basically as good as it gets. The combined energy is a solid 677, which is moderate wave energy. At Rivermouth, with that offshore wind and a decent S swell, it’s going to be clean, lined up, and perfect for beginners. It’s very consistent here, and while you might see a few other folks out (it’s sometimes crowded), that glassy morning will make it worth it. This is the standout session of the whole period.

Now, Saturday afternoon rolls in, and the wind swings to a cross-shore SW at 12 mph. The swell drops a bit to 3 feet, and the energy dips to 500. It’s still surfable, but that clean morning magic is gone.

Sunday, the 9th, the wind picks up. Morning has a 5 foot SW swell, but with a 15 mph cross-offshore wind from the WSW, it’s gonna be a bit of a battle. The swell energy is high at 860, but the wind is strong. By afternoon, the swell jumps to 7 feet, but the period drops to a short, weak 7 seconds, and the wind is a fresh 19 mph. That’s more of a wrestling match than a wave session.

Monday, the 10th, is a write-off. Rain showers, onshore winds, and a messy 7 foot swell with an 8-second period. The energy is high (1054), but the quality is poor.

We then hit a long, dry spell. From Monday afternoon through to Friday, the 14th, it’s all poor surf conditions. The wind is consistently cross-shore or onshore, and the swell is either too short-period or just messy. Saturday morning, the 15th, offers a glimmer of hope. We get a clean 5 foot swell from the E, with a light, cross-offshore wind from the NNE. The energy is 325, which is moderate. It’s a decent option, but it’s not the standout the previous Saturday was.

After that, from the 15th afternoon all the way through to the 23rd of August, it’s a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The wind is mostly cross-shore and strong, with periods of onshore slop. The swell directions are all over the place, and the periods are short. The week of the 16th is flat and ugly. The 20th and 21st show a bit of size (6 to 7 feet), but the wind is cross-shore and the energy is moderate, and the forecast is marginal at best.

So, to sum it up: if you’re a beginner or just want a clean, fun session, your window is narrow. Saturday morning, the 8th of August, is the only real standout. That glassy, 4 foot SSW groundswell at Rivermouth is the best on offer. The rest of the 16-day window is a reminder that patience is a virtue in the surf game. The forecast can always change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Stay frothy, Rusty.

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