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: 7 pm 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Riet River sea temperature is
18.2° 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 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,743 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 11s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 6th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 6th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 4th 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

Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wed
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
4
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
12
3
S
11
2.2
SW
10
2.5
SW
9
2.3
SW
9
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2305
2372
2484
3446
2343
944
1065
828
581
619
604
593
423
555
424
528
890
471
361
795
836
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSW
35
WSW
40
W
35
WSW
25
W
25
W
10
SW
5
NNW
10
NNW
10
NE
15
N
25
SSW
30
WSW
25
W
15
W
10
E
20
NNE
10
N
20
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
5:34AM1.35m
6:07PM1.31m
6:09AM1.29m
6:48PM1.27m
6:50AM1.23m
7:36PM1.25m
7:40AM1.16m
8:32PM1.24m
8:45AM1.10m
9:39PM1.25m
10:06AM1.08m
10:50PM1.30m
11:26AM1.11m
Low Tide
11:29PM0.37m
11:51AM0.27m
00:07AM0.42m
12:28PM0.31m
00:50AM0.48m
1:09PM0.36m
1:44AM0.52m
1:59PM0.41m
2:50AM0.54m
2:59PM0.45m
4:06AM0.52m
4:10PM0.46m
5:21AM0.45m
5:22PM0.43m
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
 mm
35
3
10
15
2
1
2
Temp °C
15
16
16
16
15
16
14
16
18
16
17
19
18
19
17
16
17
18
17
19
23
Feels °C
9
13
12
12
7
8
8
11
13
13
14
17
14
15
12
10
14
17
15
16
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
12
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
12
3
S
11
1.9
SE
11
2.2
SSW
9
1.8
SSW
9
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.3
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
390
2372
2484
3446
2343
944
838
520
581
619
604
593
423
432
308
528
890
471
361
795
836
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.5
E
10
0.8
SSW
12
1.6
SE
12
1.3
SE
11
1.6
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
9
1
S
8
1
SSW
8
1.2
SW
11
0.3
S
7
1.1
SW
14
1
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
Energy kJ
251
247
130
44
150
687
403
388
270
134
116
350
8
424
210
128
123
89
85
62
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
10
0.5
SW
11
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
11
0.8
E
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.6
ENE
4
0.3
S
7
1
E
10
0.8
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.5
ENE
5
0.2
SSE
6
Energy kJ
17
59
58
108
123
121
136
92
287
12
8
208
55
22
17
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSE
10
0.6
WNW
4
2.2
SW
10
2.5
SW
9
2.3
SW
9
1.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
6
1.8
SW
8
0.8
NE
4
0.9
NE
6
0.6
ENE
6
Energy kJ
2305
13
895
1065
828
555
144
457
23
44
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
265
111
111
190
190
139
20
0
0
0
0
5
4
127
167
110
0
16
16
4
61
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
5
9
9
7
9
9
8
6
8
7
6
7
6
5
7
9
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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