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Riet River surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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Riet River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Riet River sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is 5.1°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Friday (Mar 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 20th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 20th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riet River over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue night, calm by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 422 | 1433 | 1358 | 1019 | 680 | 491 | 319 | 302 | 427 | 723 | 1644 | 1440 | 1122 | 713 | 420 | 328 | 317 | 214 | 230 | 460 | 388 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:40PM 1.65 | 4:56AM 1.81 | 5:12PM 1.60 | 5:29AM 1.73 | 5:46PM 1.51 | 6:04AM 1.59 | 6:22PM 1.38 | 6:43AM 1.41 | 7:06PM 1.22 | 7:32AM 1.21 | 8:15PM 1.05 | 9:09AM 1.03 | 11:05PM 1.00 | 12:02PM 1.04 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:41PM -0.07 | 11:09AM -0.04 | 11:13PM -0.01 | 11:42AM 0.05 | 11:47PM 0.10 | 12:18PM 0.18 | 12:25AM 0.25 | 12:59PM 0.35 | 1:10AM 0.44 | 1:56PM 0.52 | 2:27AM 0.62 | 4:01PM 0.64 | 5:39AM 0.66 | ||||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | ||
| Sunset | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 30 | 32 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 30 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | ||
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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.












