San Jose Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the San Jose Rivermouth for the next couple of weeks. And I gotta say, the opening act is a bit of a snoozer. For the first chunk of the period, we're looking at small, weak swell and winds that are just all over the place—blowing onshore and cross, making things a lumpy mess. You'll see waves in the 2ft range, mostly onshore, and it's just not going to be worth the paddle. That first week is going to feel like a long, flat wait.

But hold on, because there's a light at the end of the tunnel. The standout in the first week is shaping up to be the afternoon of August 14th. A new, long-period south-southwest swell rolls in, pushing wave heights up to around 4ft. The wind, crucially, goes cross-offshore, cleaning up the lines. This is the one to circle on your calendar. The energy picks up to a solid, moderate level which will give the river mouth some life.

The next day still has some of that size, but the wind is a bit messy. Then we get to the second week, and things get a little more interesting. Look at the afternoon of August 17th. The swell is a bit smaller, down to around 3ft, but the wind goes completely glassy. That's the magic word. Clean, small surf at a spot like this is a gift. Even if it’s not huge, the lack of any wind will make it smooth and fun. Expect some company though, as this spot often gets crowded when conditions are good.

The tail end of the period has some smaller waves in the 2ft range, and there are a couple more windows where the wind goes light offshore or glassy, like the afternoon of the 21st. It's not going to be big, but for a quick fix, it could be fun.

So here's the game plan: don't waste your time early on. Save your energy for the afternoon of August 14th for the best combination of size and clean conditions. Then, check out that glassy session on the afternoon of the 17th. It won't be a day of barrels, but for clean, playful waves at a river mouth, it could be a real treat. The water is a balmy 87°, which is way above normal, so it'll be a tropical paddle.

The long-range stuff looks promising, but it's a ways out, so we'll have to see how it all comes together. Keep the faith, and I'll see you in the water.

Rusty, out.

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