Tomaga Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the Tomaga Rivermouth. It’s a point break, very consistent, and it needs a solid SE swell to really get going. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.

First thing to note is the water temp is sitting at 17°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary.

Right now, Tuesday morning, we’ve got tiny 1.0ft waves from the SE with a short 10-second period. The wind is offshore from the W at 9 mph, which keeps it clean, but there’s just no power. The combined energy is a weak 23, so it's a flat, glassy paddle. Not worth getting wet.

Wednesday morning is even smaller, 0.7ft from the E. Clean again with a light offshore, but it’s a total dud. This pattern of small, weak surf with poor quality continues right through until the end of the first week. You’ll see some glassy mornings on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with waves around 1ft to 2ft, but the energy is still low (60 to 78). The afternoon winds turn onshore, chopping it up. It’s a real struggle.

Sunday and Monday see a slight bump in size, getting up to 3ft from the NE and ENE, but the period is short (6 to 10 seconds) and the wind is cross-off, keeping it clean but very weak. The energy is still unimpressive, sitting at 84 to 194. We’re still waiting for something to happen.

Then, hold onto your boards. Thursday the 13th of August is the standout. The morning brings a solid 7ft SSE swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy jumps to 922 – now we’re talking. The wind is light from the SW at 3 mph, giving us clean, cross-off conditions. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and I’m feeling it. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is going to be pumping. The afternoon gets a bit dicey with onshore winds, so get in early.

Friday the 14th is the next best option, but it’s a step down. The swell drops to 5ft from the SE, period sits at 8 seconds, and energy is a moderate 412. The morning is clean with a light offshore wind from the W. Good waves, but not the standout of the week. The afternoon turns onshore again.

After that, the forecast gets messy. The weekend of the 15th and 16th sees a mix of cross-shore and cross-onshore winds with swell around 4ft to 4ft, but the energy is all over the place and the quality is poor. The period is short, so it’s choppy and unappealing.

Tuesday the 18th of August gives us another chance. The morning is glassy, with a 3ft ESE swell, 10-second period, and a combined energy of 241. The wind is dead calm from the N, making it glassy. This is a solid, clean option for intermediate surfers, but the afternoon wind swings onshore.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The real action is on Thursday the 13th – that’s the big one. Friday the 14th is a solid backup, and Tuesday the 18th offers a clean session if you miss the big day. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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