Riet River Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.58° S 26.93° E

Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Riet River sea temperature is
15.6°C
3.8° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,168 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 23rd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 26th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 27th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the W by Sat night).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
12
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SW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
1.3
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6
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
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13
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
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12
1.4
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2
SW
13
1.6
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
488
273
227
141
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145
114
143
411
880
838
699
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548
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1172
1920
1286
396
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
ENE
35
ENE
40
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10
NNE
20
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
E
30
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NNE
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SSW
5
ENE
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NNW
25
NE
40
WSW
35
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SW
25
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High Tide
1:21AM1.11m
1:48PM1.22m
1:52AM1.25m
2:13PM1.38m
2:21AM1.38m
2:39PM1.52m
2:49AM1.48m
3:05PM1.64m
3:17AM1.56m
3:32PM1.73m
3:46AM1.61m
4:00PM1.78m
4:16AM1.62m
Low Tide
7:22PM0.61m
7:33AM0.47m
7:53PM0.46m
7:59AM0.33m
8:20PM0.32m
8:25AM0.20m
8:47PM0.19m
8:51AM0.10m
9:14PM0.07m
9:18AM0.02m
9:43PM-0.00m
9:47AM-0.02m
10:12PM-0.04m
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Temp °C
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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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