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Lat Long: 33.58° S 26.93° E

Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Riet River sea temperature is
13.8°C
6.0° 

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 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Oct 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) 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 1.9m 9s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 11th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 16th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 15th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
13
1.7
SSW
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1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.2
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12
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11
1.8
SW
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1.5
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11
1.4
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10
1.3
SW
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1.5
SW
13
1.8
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13
1.8
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13
2.3
SSW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
968
943
835
563
472
400
393
932
738
524
385
328
723
1028
1060
2091
1269
1077
895
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
5
ENE
10
SSW
10
NNW
10
NW
5
ESE
10
SW
15
S
10
SSW
10
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
25
WSW
25
SW
10
SSE
15
ENE
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
3:44AM1.57m
3:55PM1.71m
4:12AM1.56m
4:23PM1.65m
4:39AM1.51m
4:49PM1.57m
5:05AM1.44m
5:15PM1.46m
5:32AM1.34m
5:40PM1.34m
6:00AM1.23m
6:08PM1.21m
Low Tide
9:40PM0.01m
9:43AM0.04m
10:07PM0.02m
10:11AM0.07m
10:33PM0.07m
10:38AM0.14m
10:58PM0.14m
11:04AM0.22m
11:25PM0.24m
11:31AM0.33m
11:52PM0.35m
12:00PM0.46m
00:24AM0.47m
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Feels °C
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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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