Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Riet River's got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the outlook is a bit of a slow starter. The first few days are a write-off, nothing worth paddling out for. You've got a little pulse on Sunday the 12th but it's messy with a strong onshore wind, so don't even bother. Then Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are flat and weak. This is a stretch of pretty ordinary surf, so save your energy.

Things start to get interesting towards the end of the week. The real standout window I'm looking at kicks off on Thursday, July 16th. The afternoon there is a beauty. The swell is a solid 6ft from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds, giving it some real push. The energy is strong (1312). But the best part? The wind goes glassy, dead calm. That's going to be clean, lined-up waves. It's a bit on the bigger side, so you'll want to be comfortable in the water, but for experienced surfers, this is the one to circle.

Now, that Thursday window is just a taste. The real big dog shows up on Saturday, July 25th and Monday, July 27th. The 25th has an 8ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, clean cross-offshore winds, and the energy is pumping (3345). The 27th morning is even bigger, with a 10ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and a clean offshore wind. The energy is massive (4819). This is serious, expert-level groundswell. The waves will have a ton of power but will be clean. Keep in mind, with that long period, Riet River as a point break should handle it beautifully, but it's not for the faint of heart.

Also, on Thursday, July 23rd, the morning session is looking prime with a 7ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and a moderate offshore wind. The energy is still strong (1667), and it's a great option for experienced surfers looking for a less crowded, still powerful session.

If you're a beginner, steer clear of the bigger days (anything over 5ft, and especially the 8ft+ stuff). The weak energy days (like the 15th) are no good either. The window around the 16th afternoon is your best bet for something manageable if you're pushing your limits, but it's still a solid 6ft.

Riet River is a point break, so it's inconsistent, and it doesn't break all the time. When it's on, it's on. The crowds can be a problem sometimes, so get out there early, especially on the good days.

Alright, get your boards ready for that Thursday the 16th. The second week looks promising too, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts. Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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