Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

The window kicks off with a slow start. Monday afternoon the 3rd is pretty much a write-off – tiny, messy surf with water that’s running way colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a big red flag, so don’t expect much comfort out there. Tuesday stays lackluster, and honestly, we’re looking at a few days of small, weak waves until things start to wake up.

Wednesday the 5th morning, there’s a slight glimmer. It’s still small, around 3ft, but the wind is light and clean. It’s a hint of what’s to come, but nothing to get too excited about yet.

Then things start to build. Thursday the 6th brings a solid push of energy. The morning has some clean 5ft surf, but the afternoon jumps to a solid 8ft with a decent SSW swell. The wind is cross-off, so it should be holding shape. This is when it starts getting interesting for the more experienced crew.

Friday the 7th morning is a standout. We’ve got clean 6ft surf, light offshore wind, and the swell has some good energy behind it. This is the pick of the first week.

After that, the wind gets a bit tricky. The rest of the weekend sees some decent size, but the wind turns more cross-onshore, making things choppier. It’s not terrible, but it’s not as clean as that Friday morning.

Now, fast forward to Monday the 10th. The bottom drops out. We’ve got a serious storm pushing through with near-gale winds and a massive, messy swell. The wave heights balloon to 18ft, but it’s completely blown out. This is a write-off for surfing. This setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.

That stormy mess carries into Tuesday the 11th, with huge, messy waves and strong winds. Stay out of the water unless you’re an expert on a big-wave gun and even then, it’s sketchy.

Wednesday the 12th brings a change. The wind swings offshore, but the swell is still huge – we’re talking 18ft to 20ft. This is far too big for this break, and only for a very select few. The energy is immense, but it’s not a practical option.

Thursday the 13th the swell starts to drop but it’s still solid, with a clean 11ft in the morning. This is another window for experienced surfers only.

Friday the 14th morning is the other true standout of this whole period. We’ve got clean 10ft surf, light offshore winds, and a good long-period SSW swell. This is powerful, organized, and beautiful. This is the one to aim for if you’ve got the skills.

After that, the energy fades. The following weekend drops back down to small, clean but weak waves. The wind is a bit cross-onshore, so the quality is just okay. The last few days of the window look pretty average, with a bit of size but mostly messy winds and poor conditions.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are Friday the 7th morning and Friday the 14th morning. The middle of the week is either blown out or way too big. Get on it if you can.

Rusty

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