San Vicente Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for San Vicente Rivermouth.

Honestly, it’s a pretty bleak start. For the first week and a half, the waves are just... not there. We're looking at tiny dribbles of swell, mostly under 2ft, with a combined energy that barely gets past 50 (weak energy). The wind won't do us any favours either, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things messy. There’s a long, dry spell of poor surf conditions with zero scores, so if you’re itching for a paddle, you’ll need to be patient. The water temp is sitting about 69°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's small comfort with no surf.

Now, here’s where it gets a little interesting. After that long wait, things finally start to stir. The first real glimmer of hope is on Tuesday the 21st of July. The morning session looks glassy with a 3ft NW swell creeping in. The energy jumps up into the moderate range (142), and that glassy wind is a huge positive. It won't be world-class, but after such a flat run, those clean, small waves will feel like a blessing.

The standout though, the real one to circle on your calendar, is the following morning. Wednesday the 22nd of July is a proper contender. We're looking at a 5ft NW swell with a combined energy of 367 (moderate wave energy). It's big enough to have some punch but not intimidating. And crucially, the wind is glassy from the NE. That’s the magic combination: solid, rideable swell and clean, glassy conditions. San Vicente Rivermouth is fairly exposed to that NW direction, and it matches the optimum swell direction. It’s a river mouth, so it can handle that longer-period 8-second swell better than a standard beach break, offering up some shape. Expect crowds to be around though, as it’s sometimes busy here, especially when it’s the only good game in town.

The afternoon of the 21st and the afternoon of the 22nd get blown out or choppy, so don't sleep in. Also, that 7ft NW swell on Tuesday afternoon is a big one, but it comes with a short 8-second period and onshore wind, so it’ll be a bumpy, powerful mess only for the experts, if anyone.

Anything after the 23rd looks like it drops right back off into the small stuff again. So your window is tight: target the morning of Tuesday the 21st for a fun, clean session, but your absolute best bet is the morning of Wednesday the 22nd. That's your standout. It’s a promising shift after a long flat spell, so make the most of it.

- Rusty

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