Riet River Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape (S) (37 surf breaks) / South Africa (272 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (33.58° S 26.93° E)- Forecast
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Riet River Surf Forecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
40 km away, 2 h 16 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riet River this week:
The surf forecast for Riet River over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riet River in the next 7 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Mar 01) at 8PM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 2nd Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 4th Mar) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 7th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riet River over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | ||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
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SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW |
12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
322 | 207 | 107 | 46 | 43 | 79 | 151 | 148 | 355 | 269 | 633 | 2212 | 2119 | 1527 | 1120 | 730 | 481 | 1487 | 1212 | 1083 | 754 | 553 | 434 |
ENE | ENE | ENE | NE | ENE | NNE | NNE | SSW | SSW | SW | SW | SSW | W | E | E | ENE | E | E | NE | WSW | SW | WNW | W |
cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
5:04AM 1.80 | 5:16PM 1.65 | 5:38AM 1.77 | 5:51PM 1.57 | 6:14AM 1.69 | 6:28PM 1.46 | 6:52AM 1.55 | 7:08PM 1.31 | 7:36AM 1.38 | 7:58PM 1.15 | 8:35AM 1.19 | 9:24PM 1.01 | 10:34AM 1.07 | 12:09AM 1.01 | |||||||||
10:49PM -0.11 | 11:14AM -0.04 | 11:22PM -0.08 | 11:50AM 0.01 | 11:56PM -0.00 | 12:28PM 0.11 | 12:33AM 0.12 | 1:08PM 0.25 | 1:13AM 0.29 | 1:56PM 0.41 | 2:04AM 0.47 | 3:10PM 0.57 | 3:41AM 0.63 | 5:35PM 0.62 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Port Alfred which is 5 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Riet River.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | ||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | clear | clear | some clouds | risk thund- der | light rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 |
20 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 |
- | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 |
- | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm air temperatures (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm air temperatures (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). |
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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 7 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.