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Lat Long: 33.58° S 26.93° E

Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Riet River sea temperature is
15.4°C
4.5° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 4,604 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s 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 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 14th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 17th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 19th Oct)16ft (5.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
4
2
1
2
2
3
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
13
1.9
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.9
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
12
3
SSW
9
2.5
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
757
1198
1543
1077
1272
890
607
694
988
1299
1125
893
1237
1547
1742
778
479
347
297
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
10
S
15
E
10
ENE
10
E
15
E
20
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
5
S
10
SE
20
SW
40
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
10
W
20
ENE
30
ENE
30
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
off
High Tide
5:32AM1.34m
5:40PM1.34m
6:00AM1.23m
6:08PM1.21m
6:34AM1.10m
6:41PM1.08m
7:32AM0.99m
7:48PM0.96m
10:31AM0.95m
11:07PM0.94m
12:14PM1.07m
00:26AM1.06m
Low Tide
11:25PM0.24m
11:31AM0.33m
11:52PM0.35m
12:00PM0.46m
00:24AM0.47m
12:35PM0.59m
1:10AM0.59m
1:38PM0.72m
2:56AM0.68m
4:51PM0.75m
5:28AM0.63m
6:28PM0.63m
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light rain
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rain showers
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Temp °C
19
19
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19
25
24
21
19
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18
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17
17
15
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20
19
Feels °C
16
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25
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24
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19
17
16
10
11
11
15
15
19
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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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