Riet River Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.58° S 26.93° E

Issued: 1 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Riet River sea temperature is
18.3° C

2.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,410 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Riet River in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 26th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 27th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
0
2
0
3
4
3
4
4
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
11
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.9
SW
13
1.5
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
150
515
777
669
605
555
628
384
551
927
1094
1265
1832
1351
649
554
1613
2410
1737
1797
1579
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
5
SSE
10
NNW
10
N
15
ENE
15
NNW
20
WNW
20
SW
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSE
25
E
15
NE
25
ENE
10
NNW
10
NE
15
ENE
15
W
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:14AM1.15m
9:00PM1.30m
9:18AM1.06m
10:05PM1.24m
10:36AM1.02m
11:14PM1.21m
11:56AM1.03m
00:19AM1.21m
1:01PM1.08m
1:14AM1.24m
1:52PM1.15m
2:00AM1.29m
2:33PM1.22m
2:41AM1.34m
Low Tide
2:21PM0.39m
3:24AM0.52m
3:19PM0.48m
4:36AM0.55m
4:29PM0.54m
5:50AM0.54m
5:45PM0.56m
6:52AM0.49m
6:52PM0.54m
7:41AM0.43m
7:45PM0.49m
8:22AM0.37m
8:29PM0.43m
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7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
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5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:13
 mm
1
1
5
1
2
3
Temp °C
24
26
23
23
25
21
24
24
19
18
18
18
19
20
19
20
23
23
19
19
17
Feels °C
21
24
22
21
23
18
21
21
19
15
16
15
18
19
20
19
22
22
18
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
ESE
6
1.8
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
99
515
777
669
605
555
628
384
551
927
1094
1112
1832
1351
649
127
1613
2410
1737
1797
1579
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
11
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
S
17
0.9
SW
12
0.7
S
16
0.5
ENE
7
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
17
0.1
E
12
0.2
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
12
0.1
E
10
0.7
E
6
0.7
E
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
7
Energy kJ
150
83
60
211
228
248
25
300
56
431
900
1265
3
34
397
2
41
54
58
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.1
SE
11
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
7
0.1
E
11
1
SSW
16
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
62
42
18
43
38
37
4
27
41
41
38
2
554
20
11
6
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
7
0.9
SW
4
0.8
ENE
7
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.2
E
6
0.9
WSW
4
1.2
SW
6
Energy kJ
73
31
67
103
105
172
112
28
116
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
4
16
0
4
126
0
123
126
96
142
135
0
5
5
0
0
168
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
3
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
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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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