Sosanji Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get stuck into what's on the menu at Sosanji Rivermouth over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, I'll be straight with you – the outlook for Sosanji Rivermouth is a bit of a mixed bag, with a rough start. The next few days are looking pretty average thanks to some stormy conditions and strong, onshore winds. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so don't fret about that.

We kick off Friday, August 7th with a risk of thunderstorms and strong onshore winds from the East at 25 mph. We're looking at a messy 12 ft SE swell, but the period is a solid 13 seconds. The combined energy is huge (7127), but with those winds, it's just a washing machine. Not one for the paddle out.

Saturday and Sunday the 8th and 9th remain in the same vein – stormy, onshore winds (22 mph on Saturday, dropping to 12-16 mph on Sunday), and a dropping swell from 10 ft down to 8 ft, but still with poor surf conditions. The energy is still moderate to strong (2539 down to 994). This is more of a kite-surfing setup than anything else, to be honest.

Monday the 10th sees the swell drop right down to 5 ft, with the wind easing too, but it’s still onshore from the ESE at 3 mph. It's a marginal forecast, with the energy still moderate at 1295.

Now, there’s a glimmer of hope on Tuesday morning the 11th. We'll see a small 4 ft swell from the East with a nice 12-second period. The wind goes glassy from the NNE at 3 mph, and the forecast says "expect very good surf conditions". The combined energy is moderate (577). This is your best chance for a clean, fun session, but keep your expectations realistic on the size.

Wednesday morning the 12th stays clean with glassy conditions and a 3 ft East swell, but the energy is dropping (344). It’s rideable, but small. The afternoon kicks up a cross-shore wind, ruining it.

From Thursday the 13th through to the middle of the following week, we're in a bit of a lull. Swells are consistently under 3 ft, periods are short to average, and the wind is mostly cross-on or from the East. The energy readings are low, mostly in the 200-400 range. It's going to be a flat spell for a few days.

However, we've got a notable jump on Wednesday, August 19th. The swell comes back with a bang – 10 ft from the East with a 9-second period. The wind is light onshore, but the catch is the combined energy is strong again (1378). The guidance here is pretty clear: this is too big for this break unless you’re a solid expert, and even then, it’s going to be a handful.

We then see a slow drop through the rest of the week, with the swell holding at 7 ft on Thursday the 20th and then fading down to 3 ft by Saturday the 22nd. Winds stay light, so if you're a really experienced surfer, that Thursday morning might be the one to check.

So, for the standouts? Honestly, the only real window for a fun, clean paddle is Tuesday morning, August 11th. It's small, but glassy, and the swell has some decent period. The big swell on the 19th is more of a spectacle for the brave or for tow-in crew.

Keep your eyes on the forecasts for that second week, but for now, don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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