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Lat Long: 32.86° S 28.11° E

Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rivermouth sea temperature is
18.0°C
2.3° 

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


Rivermouth surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 5,851 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with S 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 21st Oct)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 21st Oct)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
8
1.1
SSE
7
0.6
SSW
11
1.5
NE
6
0.8
SSW
11
2.2
SSW
8
3.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2
SSW
11
3
SW
10
2.5
SSW
12
2.1
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.1
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10
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
1.4
E
9
1.1
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
547
140
76
154
145
589
3258
1572
892
1706
1964
1320
887
396
259
86
62
339
240
Wind (km/h)
20
W
10
SSE
20
ENE
20
WSW
20
SSW
30
SW
15
W
25
SSW
35
SW
25
WSW
25
SW
15
SE
20
NE
30
ENE
35
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
15
ENE
35
WSW
Wind State
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High Tide
11:04PM0.95m
12:15PM1.08m
00:28AM1.07m
12:57PM1.23m
1:10AM1.20m
1:29PM1.39m
1:45AM1.33m
2:00PM1.54m
2:17AM1.44m
2:30PM1.66m
2:50AM1.54m
3:02PM1.75m
3:23AM1.60m
Low Tide
5:28AM0.65m
6:29PM0.64m
6:32AM0.52m
7:10PM0.49m
7:10AM0.39m
7:43PM0.33m
7:43AM0.27m
8:14PM0.19m
8:15AM0.16m
8:45PM0.07m
8:47AM0.07m
9:17PM-0.01m
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Feels °C
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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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