Riviera Shorebreak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the local zone.

Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, it's a pretty quiet stretch. We're not getting any proper pulse of energy, but there are a few windows where things could clean up enough for a fun session. The standout is without a doubt Wednesday afternoon, the 10th of September, but there's a couple of other mornings that are worth a look if you're desperate.

The first real chance to get wet is Wednesday morning, the 9th of September. Riviera Shorebreak is showing a tiny 2ft groundswell from the SW, with a very long 16-second period. The wind is light and offshore from the W, so it will be glassy. The combined energy is moderate (425). The problem is, this spot rarely breaks, so it's a gamble. It's a better bet to wait for the afternoon. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the NNE, the swell bumps to 3ft, and the period stretches to 17 seconds. The water is about average for this time of year. It's a long-period groundswell, so it might be a bit straight at the beach, but with that light wind, it's your best chance of the day. Crowds are possible here.

The real standout is Wednesday the 10th of September. The morning is looking clean with clear skies and a light cross-on from the SSW. The swell is a consistent 4ft from the SW, with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (610). It's not huge, but it's the most energy we'll see in the first week. The wind is light, so the surface will be clean. The afternoon is a step down with a 3ft swell and a cross-on shore breeze, so the morning is the session.

After that, it gets a bit messy. Thursday the 11th and Friday the 12th are poor with stronger cross-on winds and smaller, shorter-period swell. The combined energy drops into the low to mid 200's. The swell hangs around 2ft to 3ft for the rest of the first week, mostly with a cross-on wind, making it choppy and unappealing. The conditions are marginal at best.

The second week doesn't offer much more. We see a few mornings on the 16th, 17th, and 21st of September where the swell pushes back up to 3ft to 4ft, with a 16-17 second period and light offshore winds, which is promising. The combined energy on the 16th hits 818, which is a solid moderate. But each time, the afternoon gets blown out by a stronger cross-on wind. The morning of the 21st is the last best bet, with a 3ft SW groundswell and a 17-second period, with a light offshore wind. It's a long shot that far out, but it's the only highlight in the second half.

Overall, keep your eyes on the morning of the 10th of September. It's the best mix of size, clean wind, and energy we've got. The rest is a slog of small, choppy waves. The spot is inconsistent, so don't get your hopes up too high, but if you're free, that's the window.

Rusty.

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