The Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for The Rivermouth over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The early part of the outlook is a bit of a struggle, with the first decent window not showing up until Wednesday the 29th. The Rivermouth is a sandbar setup that rarely breaks, so we need the stars to align, and honestly, for the first few days, they just aren't. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 60°F.

Now, Wednesday the 29th of July is where it gets interesting. The afternoon session is the standout in this whole forecast. We’re looking at a 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period pushing a moderate wave energy (1068). The wind is forecast to go glassy. That’s a major positive. A long-period swell like this at a sheltered river mouth can set up some proper lines, and with zero wind, it’s going to be clean. The swell direction is right on the money from the SSW. This is the best on offer, no question.

Thursday the 30th of July afternoon is another solid option. The swell drops a touch to 3ft, still from the SSW with a long 15-second period. It's not as powerful, but the wind is glassy again, so you’ll still get some fun, clean ones. The combined energy is moderate (945).

You then get a mix of conditions through the end of July and into the start of August, but nothing really jumps out as epic. The afternoon of Saturday the 1st of August sees a new pulse of swell, 6ft from the WNW, but with a short period of 9 seconds. That’s more of a windswell, and while it’s glassy, the short period at a beach-sandbar break can make for a bit of a lumpy, less organised wave. It’s an option for the more advanced crew, but not the standout.

After that, things get pretty grim. From the 4th of August onwards, the forecast takes a real dive. The wind shifts onshore, the swell drops in size and period, and the quality goes out the window. We’re looking at a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions that lasts for over a week. The combined energy drops to weak levels, and the setups just aren't there.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is the Wednesday afternoon (29th July) and the Thursday afternoon (30th July) at The Rivermouth. Get it while it’s good, because after that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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