Riet River Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.58° S 26.93° E

Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Riet River sea temperature is
17.1° C
2.8° 

Riet River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Riet River surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,382 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riet River this week:

The surf forecast for Riet River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Riet River in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riet River over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, calm by Sat morning).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
5
3
0
3
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
10
2.4
SW
10
1.7
SW
11
1.4
SE
12
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
2.1
SW
8
3
SW
9
3
SSW
11
2.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1316
1048
676
480
400
1091
1668
1083
878
876
489
1755
2285
1395
3848
2566
1387
1387
1442
Wind (km/h)
35
W
25
WSW
20
SSW
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
NE
5
NNE
10
SSW
35
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
5
SSW
15
ENE
25
ENE
15
N
0
NNE
10
E
15
NE
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:25AM1.23m
7:58PM1.34m
8:07AM1.11m
8:43PM1.22m
9:04AM1.01m
9:48PM1.11m
10:42AM0.94m
11:28PM1.07m
12:38PM0.97m
00:57AM1.11m
1:46PM1.07m
1:54AM1.19m
Low Tide
1:31AM0.37m
1:28PM0.33m
2:13AM0.48m
2:08PM0.46m
3:06AM0.57m
3:01PM0.58m
4:25AM0.63m
4:30PM0.66m
6:15AM0.62m
6:27PM0.66m
7:32AM0.54m
7:41PM0.58m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:23
5:24
5:24
5:25
5:25
5:27
5:28
 mm
2
Temp °C
15
17
18
15
16
17
15
17
21
16
16
17
16
16
17
16
17
19
17
Feels °C
12
12
14
13
15
16
14
16
21
11
11
12
14
14
13
12
17
18
16
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Information about the Riet River Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Riet River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Riet River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Riet River surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Riet River) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Riet River may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Eastern Cape (South)? If you are looking for accommodation near Riet River, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape (South), consider staying in Port Alfred which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape (South) where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Grahamstown which is 48 km (30 miles) away, Bisho and Fort Beaufort.

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