Riviera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Well, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We’ve got some swell coming through, but the wind ain’t playing nice for most of it. The standout period looks to be around the 6th and 7th of September, when we get a bit of size, but you’ll have to work with a cross-onshore wind. The water is absolutely roasting, way warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a weird one.

Let’s start with Riviera. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, very consistent, but it’s exposed and the crowds can show up sometimes. The best chance for a decent wave is on Sunday the 6th. The morning sees a solid 6ft swell from the south with a period of 14 seconds, and a light cross-shore breeze. That’s your best window for cleanish waves. The combined energy of the swell is strong (1489), so there’s a bit of grunt. By the afternoon, the swell pushes to 7ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore, making it a bit choppy. That size is getting into the territory where it’s a bit much for beginners, too. Monday the 7th holds similar size, around 7ft, but the cross-onshore wind is a bit stronger, so expect bumpy conditions.

There’s a gap after that. The swell drops off and the wind stays messy, with nothing really worth paddling out for until we get to the 10th of September. That Thursday morning, the swell is only 3ft from the SW with a long 17-second period, but the wind is onshore, and the comments say it’s marginal.

Honestly, for the 16 days, the best shot is that Sunday and Monday right at the start of the second week. It’s not perfect, but it’s the most size you’re going to see. Everything else is small, choppy, or just plain poor. If you’re a beginner, stick to the smaller days, but for the rest of us, that Sunday morning is the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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