Riviera Shorebreak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Riviera Shorebreak is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions before a couple of late-window chances pop up.

The first week, from the 25th of July right through until the 5th of August, is mostly a write-off. The swell is there, but it’s fighting a losing battle with the wind. For the first few days, we’ve got a long-period SW groundswell pushing in, with energy levels ranging from moderate to strong, but it’s constantly getting chewed up by cross-onshore winds. The 28th of July (Tuesday morning) sees a bigger pulse of 7ft SW swell, but with a light onshore wind, it’s just gonna be a messy, lumpy affair. This is the kind of setup that’s more interesting for the kite crew than a paddle surfer. The lack of consistency is a killer here too – this break *rarely breaks*, so we need everything to line up perfectly, and it just doesn’t.

After that, the swell drops off a cliff. From the 1st of August through the 5th, we’re looking at weak, tiny waves under 2ft and energy that’s barely a whisper. It’s a proper flat spell, five days of next-to-nothing.

Now, the light at the end of the tunnel. The 6th of August (Thursday morning) is our first real glimmer of hope. The swell is small, only 2ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the magic word. For a few hours, you’ll have clean, smooth conditions. The energy is still weak, but it’s surfable.

The true standout of the whole forecast, though, is the 7th of August (Friday morning). The swell is small again at 3ft from the SW, but it’s a long 18-second period groundswell. More importantly, the wind is glassy. That means absolutely perfect, clean conditions. The energy is moderate, and the forecast says "very good surf conditions". For a break that doesn't see surf often, this is a golden ticket. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s tiny, clean, and for the experienced surfer who knows this spot, it’s the one session to circle on the calendar. Remember, with that long period, the waves will have more shape and energy, but the gaps between sets will be longer. Keep an eye on the tide.

Stay patient, wait for that Friday morning glass-off, and you might just score.

Rusty.

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