Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Riet River on the south coast. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with some real potential if you can pick the right session.

The first few days are pretty average, I won’t lie. Tuesday the 25th offers a clean 5ft SSW swell, but the cross-off wind is from the WSW at 16 mph. It’s surfable, but the energy is moderate (2448). The water is a bit colder than normal at 64°F. It’s inconsistent here anyway, so you take what you get. Wednesday the 26th blows out with strong onshore winds and a big, messy 10ft swell – that's a write-off for paddling, maybe more for the kite crew. Thursday the 27th is lumpy with fresh cross-onshore wind. Friday the 28th morning is the first real bright spot: a clean 5ft S swell (685 energy) with a nice cross-off breeze from the NNW at 9 mph. That’s your best early bet, but it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a non-stop party. That window is small.

We hit a lull from Saturday the 29th through to Monday the 31st. The swell drops right off and the wind is all over the place. A few small cleanish windows on Sunday and Monday afternoons with a light cross-off, but the swell is weak and short period – not worth rushing out for.

Now, the standout. Look ahead to Wednesday the 2nd of September. That morning is the one. We’ve got a solid 10ft groundswell from the SSW with a very long 14-second period and a massive 3132 energy reading. The kicker? Dead calm, glassy conditions. This is proper gear – only for experienced surfers at that size. The point should handle that long period well and offer up some proper lines. The wind stays clean in the morning before a strong cross-off hits in the arvo. That morning session is your gold.

The days after that get big again on the 4th but with howling NE cross-on winds. The 6th of September sees another huge 7ft SSW groundswell (4251 energy), but again, strong onshore winds ruin it. The 7th of September morning cleans up nicely with a 5ft S swell and light cross-off, a fun little make-up session for the milder crew.

After that, the swell fades right away into the second week, with tiny, weak surf. The 8th offers a 2ft SW swell with offshore wind from the WSW, so if you’ve got a log, that Tuesday afternoon might be your only window.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is hands-down Wednesday morning the 2nd of September for the experienced surfer, with Friday the 28th being the pick for someone wanting clean, smaller waves. There’s a long gap between the 29th and the 1st with very little to recommend. Keep your eyes peeled on the forecasts for that 2nd though – it could be a cracker.

Rusty

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