Riet River Surf Break
Lat Long: 33.58° S 26.93° E

Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Riet River

Issued: 1 am 07 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Riet River sea temperature is
17.9° C

3.1°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 7 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 3,884 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with ESE 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 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 7th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 12th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 13th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
0
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
4
3
3
0
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1
SW
11
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
2.4
SW
11
2.2
SSW
11
1.7
SW
11
1.5
SSW
11
3.5
SW
9
3.5
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
582
561
220
701
581
649
594
580
390
1581
1098
648
431
431
463
1298
1242
652
523
1982
2904
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NE
15
N
20
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
25
WSW
15
SW
5
NNW
20
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
N
20
NNW
35
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
10
ESE
20
ENE
45
WSW
30
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
off
High Tide
8:32PM1.24m
8:45AM1.10m
9:39PM1.25m
10:06AM1.08m
10:50PM1.30m
11:26AM1.11m
11:56PM1.37m
12:35PM1.19m
00:56AM1.46m
1:33PM1.29m
1:50AM1.54m
2:25PM1.39m
2:41AM1.60m
Low Tide
1:59PM0.41m
2:50AM0.54m
2:59PM0.45m
4:06AM0.52m
4:10PM0.46m
5:21AM0.45m
5:22PM0.43m
6:27AM0.35m
6:28PM0.37m
7:24AM0.25m
7:28PM0.29m
8:15AM0.16m
8:23PM0.21m
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part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
 mm
2
1
1
3
Temp °C
18
20
18
20
19
16
18
19
17
17
20
19
22
27
23
18
18
17
19
21
15
Feels °C
15
18
14
15
14
10
14
16
16
14
17
16
18
22
19
14
14
15
16
20
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
2.4
SW
11
2.2
SSW
11
1.7
SW
11
1.5
SSW
11
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
E
11
Energy kJ
582
561
460
418
581
649
594
580
390
1581
1098
648
431
431
463
1298
1242
652
523
22
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
8
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
11
1.4
SW
14
1.3
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
E
9
0.6
E
9
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
8
1
E
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
9
0.1
S
11
0.8
E
5
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
E
11
Energy kJ
112
314
220
701
347
200
159
121
51
106
58
93
140
134
87
73
54
2
33
22
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
SW
9
0.5
S
5
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
E
11
Energy kJ
118
60
156
110
13
87
52
29
3
11
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
1.4
SW
5
1.3
SW
7
1
SW
6
0.8
WSW
7
0.9
ENE
4
1.6
ENE
7
1.3
SW
6
0.9
E
9
3.5
SW
9
3.5
SSW
11
Energy kJ
4
103
159
64
56
29
229
101
119
1982
2904
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
4
2
3
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
5
4
110
127
0
0
0
5
5
125
5
5
0
133
190
123
0
123
88
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
8
7
6
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
7
6
5
8
5
5
5
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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