Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Riet River over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’re in for a bit of a wait. The surf kicks off Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, with a solid 8 ft SSW groundswell rolling in at 13 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 2369, and with glassy, slight air conditions, this is the standout window. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is a point break and it’s inconsistent—it rarely turns on like this—so when it does, you get in the water. It’s best for experienced surfers at this size.

But that clean window is short-lived. By Wednesday afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the ENE at 15 mph and the quality tanks. Thursday the 3rd is a write-off with lumpy, choppy conditions and a cross-onshore wind, and Friday the 4th is more of the same with a short-period 8 ft SE swell (9 seconds) and fresh cross-onshore wind. That’s a blown-out mess, honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th stay poor. Sunday afternoon sees a near gale cross-onshore at 31 mph, with a 7 ft SSW swell but it’s blown to bits. Monday the 7th is still onshore and choppy.

We get a small break on Tuesday the 8th. Morning brings clean conditions with a light cross-offshore SW wind and a 3 ft S swell at 12 seconds. It’s a small wave day, but clean. The afternoon is marginal, not worth rushing for.

A real long gap follows—nothing of note until Thursday the 10th of September. That morning, we get the second real standout: a clean 5 ft SW groundswell at 12 seconds, with a light cross-offshore SSW breeze at 6 mph. The combined energy is 540, moderate but well-shaped. Expect very good surf conditions. Crowds are possible here at times, so get out early.

Friday the 11th morning is marginal but rideable with a light cross-onshore ESE breeze and a 6 ft SSW swell at 12 seconds. It’s got some energy at 1039, but the wind is just off enough to be annoying. Afternoon turns poor again.

Now, into the second week: Saturday the 12th of September has some promise. Morning is clean with a cross-offshore SW wind and a 8 ft SSW groundswell at 15 seconds. That’s a very long period, meaning good shape at this point break. Afternoon is clean too, with a 10 ft SSW swell at 15 seconds and light winds—this is expert territory, big and clean. Combined energy is 3241. If you’re experienced, that’s a session. Sunday the 13th is onshore and poor again.

Monday the 14th morning is marginal with light cross-shore wind and a 5 ft SSW swell—rideable but not perfect. Afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-offshore breeze and similar swell. Tuesday the 15th is mostly poor, and Wednesday the 16th is clean but small.

The last call is Thursday the 17th morning: a light cross-shore and a 5 ft SSW groundswell at a very long 15 seconds. Energy is 1154, and it’s clean enough for a paddle. A decent way to finish the run.

Overall, the two standouts are Wednesday morning the 2nd and Thursday morning the 10th. The 2nd has the size and glass, the 10th has the clean conditions and better crowd potential. Big stuff on the 12th is for the experts only.

Rusty.

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