Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks at Riet River – this is a spot that doesn’t fire every day, but when it does, it’s a proper gem.

Right now, there’s nothing to get excited about. Wednesday is flat and weak with a tiny 1.3 ft SW swell and energy is a measly 52 – that’s barely a ripple. Winds are offshore, but it’s just not worth paddling out for. The afternoon picks up to 4.3 ft but the period drops to 7 seconds, making for a messy, weak close-out. You’re better off staying dry.

The real action kicks off on Thursday the 16th. We’ve got a solid 4.9 ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period moving in by morning, and the energy jumps to 1258 – that’s proper. Winds are light offshore from the WSW, so it’s clean and lined up. This is for experienced surfers only – the swell is over 4.9 ft and the power is real. The afternoon holds at 6.9 ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the wind turns light cross-off. This is the first standout: Thursday morning or afternoon, you’ll find long, grinding waves on this point. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird.

Friday the 17th keeps the goods rolling. Morning sees 7.2 ft SW groundswell, 13 seconds, and a moderate offshore wind from the W – energy is roaring at 1503. It’s big, it’s clean, and it’s only for the experienced crew. The afternoon eases slightly to 7.5 ft but still solid. Another strong day.

Saturday the 18th takes a turn for the worse. The wind swings NE and goes cross-onshore, chopping up the 3.9 ft to 5.2 ft SSE swell. It’s messy, not worth it.

Sunday the 19th is a mixed bag. Morning has 4.9 ft SSE swell and a fresh cross-off breeze – only marginal, but rideable. The afternoon though, it jumps to 9.8 ft SW with a 28 mph cross-off wind. That’s too big for most of us, and the period is only 9 seconds – it’s going to be a washing machine. Leave it for the tow crew.

Monday the 20th is disappointing. The swell is 6.2 ft to 7.2 ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it lumpy and choppy. Not recommended.

Now, here’s the big one. Starting Tuesday the 21st, we get a serious pulse. Morning has 8.2 ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period, energy at 2381, and a moderate offshore wind – clean, powerful, and for experts only. Then Tuesday afternoon hits 11.5 ft SSW with a 16-second period and energy of 5778 – that’s a beast. The wind is light cross-off, so it’s clean, but this is huge. Only the best will be out.

Wednesday the 22nd is something special. Glassy conditions. Morning has 9.8 ft SSW groundswell, 14 seconds, energy 3715, and the wind is flat calm. The afternoon is the same: 9.8 ft, glassy, perfect. This is the second standout. The point will be handling the long-period groundswell beautifully – long, clean walls. But it’s big, so don’t be fooled; this is expert territory.

From the 23rd through the 25th, the swell stays between 7.5 ft and 11.5 ft, but the winds get messy – cross-off, cross-onshore, or strong breezes. It’s not clean enough to recommend for the average surfer, though there are rideable moments if you’re keen.

The 26th (Sunday) brings a nice calm morning: 7.5 ft SSW groundswell, 13 seconds, glassy with no wind. Energy is 1764. That’s a good session for experienced surfers, clean and punchy. The afternoon stays light and clean.

The 27th throws a 13.1 ft to 14.8 ft SSE swell with a short 10-second period – that’s just a wall of white water. Onshore winds. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

The 28th Tuesday morning drops to 5.6 ft from the SE with a cross-shore breeze – not great. But Tuesday afternoon? That’s a sneaky gem: 3.6 ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period—very long period—and glassy conditions. The energy is 1751. For a point break, this long-period swell will wrap in beautifully, offering clean, lined-up waves. It’s smaller, so it’s accessible for intermediates too.

Finally, the 29th and 30th wrap up the run. Wednesday the 29th is a standout: 8.2 ft SSW, 16 seconds, offshore wind, energy 3044 – clean,

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