Riviera Shorebreak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let me take you through what’s looking good and what’s not so good for the next couple of weeks at our local spot.

First off, Riviera Shorebreak (Riviera-Shorebreak) is a rare bird—it only breaks every now and then, and this forecast shows why. We’re in a bit of a dry spell to kick things off. The water is a warm 89°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—you’re gonna feel like you’re in a bathtub out there.

The first week is a real struggle. From Monday the 24th right through until the end of August, every session is rated as poor or marginal. The waves are there, mostly 2ft to 4ft from the SSW to SW, with some decent periods pushing 16 to 17 seconds, meaning proper groundswell energy. But the wind is the heartbreaker—cross-on, cross, or onshore for nearly every session. It’s choppy, messy, and not worth paddling out for. Combined energy sits in the moderate range, hitting 413 on Monday morning up to 877 on Saturday afternoon, but with that wind, it’s just a bumpy mess. No standouts here at all.

Now, into the second week, we get a glimmer of hope. The absolute standout of the entire forecast lands on Tuesday, September 1st, in the afternoon. At 2ft from the WSW with a 13-second period, it’s not big, but the wind goes completely glassy—0 mph from the WNW. That’s the cleanest window we see the whole 16 days, and for a spot that’s rare, that’s a moment to keep an eye on. Combined energy is 326, which is weak, so you’ll be on a longboard, but with smooth, clean conditions, it’s the best on offer.

After that, the rest of the run isn’t much to write home about. Swell picks up heading into Thursday the 4th, hitting 5ft from the SW with a strong 17-second period—combined energy jumps to 1249 (strong)—but the wind is still light cross-on. At 5ft, it’s pushing into the ‘too big for beginners’ territory, and with the long-period groundswell, this reef setup could actually handle it, but the quality is still only marginal. It’s a maybe for experienced surfers who don’t mind a little chop. Friday afternoon sees it drop to 5ft, still marginal. The final days of the forecast, around Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th, show more moderate swell (3ft to 4ft) with energy in the 700 to 1015 range, but the winds switch back to onshore and cross-on. No real standout for the final stretch.

So to sum it up: endure the first week of onshore junk, and keep your eyes glued to Tuesday afternoon, September 1st, for a brief, glassy, clean window. It’s the only true highlight on an otherwise sketchy board. If the swell holds and the wind gods smile, that’s your moment.

Rusty, signing off.

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