Riet River Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.58° S 26.93° E

Issued: 7 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Riet River sea temperature is
18.9° C

1.6°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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Riet River in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 21st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 25th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
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
0
0
0
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
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)
2.3
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
13
1.8
SW
12
2.2
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1518
616
371
182
150
561
777
659
494
451
618
451
525
862
933
2228
918
1283
572
287
185
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
20
NE
25
NE
15
N
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
NNW
5
N
15
ENE
15
N
20
NNW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
WSW
20
SSE
15
E
30
E
30
E
30
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:21AM1.26m
8:03PM1.37m
8:14AM1.15m
9:00PM1.30m
9:18AM1.06m
10:05PM1.24m
10:36AM1.02m
11:14PM1.21m
11:56AM1.03m
00:19AM1.21m
1:01PM1.08m
1:14AM1.24m
1:52PM1.15m
Low Tide
1:24AM0.37m
1:31PM0.29m
2:20AM0.46m
2:21PM0.39m
3:24AM0.52m
3:19PM0.48m
4:36AM0.55m
4:29PM0.54m
5:50AM0.54m
5:45PM0.56m
6:52AM0.49m
6:52PM0.54m
7:41AM0.43m
7:45PM0.49m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
 mm
3
3
9
2
2
5
1
Temp °C
16
17
21
21
25
25
23
23
25
22
25
28
19
18
18
18
19
19
19
20
22
Feels °C
12
13
17
18
23
24
22
22
24
19
21
25
19
16
16
16
16
16
15
19
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.4
ENE
7
1
ENE
8
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
13
1.8
SW
12
2.2
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
14
1.5
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
Energy kJ
1518
616
371
188
120
561
777
659
494
451
618
451
525
862
933
2228
918
1283
248
203
173
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
1
SSW
17
1.6
SW
11
1
SSW
16
0.1
E
12
1.3
SSW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
Energy kJ
8
163
149
182
150
78
67
267
417
61
47
49
60
57
622
553
525
3
572
287
185
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
E
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.3
SE
11
0.7
S
16
0.9
ENE
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.1
W
24
0.4
SSW
19
0.7
ENE
8
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.5
E
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
Energy kJ
12
2
96
62
42
18
44
18
248
66
191
11
145
58
3
3
29
54
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
1.3
ENE
5
1.4
ENE
6
1.9
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.7
SW
4
0.9
SSW
5
1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
6
1.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
12
90
128
394
42
142
15
41
107
114
71
63
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
96
16
135
16
0
0
0
4
96
4
5
123
110
137
110
96
243
239
296
61
135
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
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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