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Riet River Surf Forecast
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Riet River surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 SAST
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 (Apr 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riet River in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 3rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 2nd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riet River over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 936 | 2264 | 2367 | 1464 | 3405 | 2481 | 2646 | 5079 | 3182 | 1400 | 923 | 560 | 419 | 333 | 255 | 279 | 491 | 268 | 298 | 273 | 296 | 177 | 329 | 491 | 968 | 1380 | 2444 | 1509 | 1026 | 838 | 738 | 718 | 553 | 452 | 231 | 298 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | on | on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:26PM 1.50 | 5:42AM 1.51 | 6:09PM 1.38 | 6:25AM 1.33 | 7:00PM 1.24 | 7:17AM 1.16 | 8:11PM 1.13 | 8:37AM 1.02 | 10:04PM 1.08 | 10:43AM 0.98 | 11:45PM 1.14 | 12:13PM 1.04 | 12:43AM 1.24 | 1:05PM 1.13 | 1:22AM 1.34 | 1:42PM 1.22 | 1:54AM 1.42 | 2:14PM 1.30 | 2:23AM 1.48 | 2:43PM 1.36 | 2:51AM 1.52 | 3:12PM 1.41 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:17AM 0.06 | 11:29PM 0.17 | 11:56AM 0.19 | 12:13AM 0.32 | 12:40PM 0.34 | 1:07AM 0.49 | 1:36PM 0.48 | 2:27AM 0.63 | 3:02PM 0.58 | 4:41AM 0.67 | 4:58PM 0.59 | 6:20AM 0.59 | 6:15PM 0.52 | 7:10AM 0.48 | 7:02PM 0.44 | 7:44AM 0.38 | 7:38PM 0.37 | 8:12AM 0.29 | 8:09PM 0.31 | 8:39AM 0.22 | 8:38PM 0.26 | 9:05AM 0.17 | 9:07PM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed morning, near gales from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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