Riviera Shorebreak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been chewing through this forecast for our coast. Gotta be honest with you—this is a rough 16-day stretch. We’re looking at Riviera Shorebreak as the only spot on the menu, and most of the time, it’s not looking good. The surf is small and the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, leaving things messy for long periods.

The water is a balmy 89°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year - you’ll feel it when you paddle out on Sunday.

We start on Sunday afternoon (9th August) with a tiny 3 ft swell from the SW, period at 14 seconds. There’s some energy (382 units), but the risk of thunderstorms and a light cross-shore breeze kills it. It’s marginal at best.

From Monday (10th August) all the way through to Thursday morning (14th August), it’s pretty bleak. The swell hangs around 2 ft to 3 ft, mostly from the SW, but the wind is constantly cross-on or onshore. The wave energy bounces between moderate and dropping (363 to 587), but the conditions are listed as “poor” or “marginal” every session. Nothing worth your time.

Now, Thursday afternoon (14th August) is the one gem. Swell hits 3 ft from the SW, period at a long 18 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 771 (moderate). The wind turns cross-offshore from the NNE with a light breeze, and the guide says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the clear standout of the whole forecast. Clean lines, solid long-period groundswell. It’s still small, but if you hit it right, it’ll be the best you’ll see.

After that, it falls apart again. Friday 15th through to Tuesday 19th August is mostly poor with onshore winds, small swell, and low scores. The energy drops back to the 300s and 400s.

Saturday 22nd August afternoon shows a little light – a tiny 2 ft swell but with a cross-offshore wind and clean conditions. Expect decent shape, but it’s knee-high at best.

There’s one more flicker on Monday 24th August afternoon – same small 2 ft SW swell, period 17 seconds, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NE. Surf will be small but tidy.

Overall, if you’ve only got one session, make it Thursday 14th August afternoon. The rest is mostly a bust. For a break that rarely breaks, this is a tough stretch. Keep watching the charts – things can turn.

Rusty.

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