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Lat Long: 33.58° S 26.93° E

Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Riet River sea temperature is
15.7°C
3.9° 

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 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,947 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s 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 Friday (Oct 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 2nd Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 6th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 3rd Oct)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sun night).

Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
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Sunday
4
Monday
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Rating
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
1.5
SSE
11
1.5
SE
12
1.1
SE
11
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.6
SW
12
2.1
SSE
6
3.5
SE
9
2.3
SE
9
1.7
SE
8
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
219
553
614
314
151
113
58
69
66
59
110
347
1865
790
401
506
476
335
193
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
45
ENE
50
ENE
40
NE
25
ENE
35
ENE
20
NE
25
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
20
SW
45
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
E
10
NE
25
ENE
40
ENE
25
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:20AM1.51m
5:37PM1.59m
5:56AM1.39m
6:15PM1.44m
6:39AM1.25m
7:03PM1.25m
7:43AM1.10m
8:25PM1.07m
10:03AM1.02m
11:06PM1.03m
12:13PM1.14m
00:40AM1.15m
Low Tide
11:16PM0.05m
11:21AM0.11m
11:51PM0.16m
11:58AM0.24m
00:31AM0.31m
12:43PM0.41m
1:25AM0.48m
1:53PM0.58m
3:08AM0.60m
4:35PM0.66m
5:39AM0.56m
6:36PM0.53m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
11
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17
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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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