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Riet River surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 05 Nov 2025 SAST
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Riet River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Riet River sea temperature is
18.0° C
 (Which is 2.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riet River this week:

The surf forecast for Riet River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m 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 12 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 08) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 5th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 5th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 5th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riet River over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the E by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
1.6
SSW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.6
E
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
S
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
SW
0.8
S
0.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)12111111111111611111014131213141312111211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)857639354263220247207152977151158321320330610555313133193187
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
25
E
25
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ENE
35
E
45
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
45
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
35
E
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
15
ESE
30
SW
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononononcross-
on		onononononononcross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:18PM
1.81
3:43AM
1.62
3:58PM
1.79
4:22AM
1.60
4:38PM
1.70
5:03AM
1.53
5:19PM
1.56
5:47AM
1.43
6:03PM
1.39
6:38AM
1.31
6:54PM
1.22
7:44AM
1.19
8:05PM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:03AM
0.00
9:36PM
-0.08
9:42AM
-0.01
10:14PM
-0.05
10:23AM
0.04
10:53PM
0.02
11:06AM
0.13
11:33PM
0.14
11:51AM
0.27
12:18AM
0.28
12:45PM
0.43
1:11AM
0.42
1:59PM
0.57
2:27AM
0.53
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Sunrise5:09--5:07--5:07--5:05--5:05--5:05--5:03--
Sunset-6:43--6:43--6:44--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47-
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--32--------2212151---1
Temp. °C202119181918202018232420222120192019242320
Feels °C (?)181917151514141312181915201816141515242317
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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 12 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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