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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 7 am Sunday 13 Jul 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 Sunday (Jul 13) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 13th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 19th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 19th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riet River over the next 12 days.
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 2079 | 1426 | 1184 | 1197 | 1197 | 932 | 593 | 461 | 533 | 2526 | 2124 | 1346 | 1388 | 1302 | 2346 | 4987 | 5554 | 15849 | 3399 | 2142 | 1162 | 876 | 1077 | 2591 | 1699 | 1732 | 1203 | 1256 | 1461 | 1832 | 1830 | 3096 | 1941 | 1734 | 1966 | 2753 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross | glass | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:35PM 1.55 | 5:41AM 1.49 | 6:11PM 1.55 | 6:18AM 1.43 | 6:50PM 1.53 | 6:59AM 1.35 | 7:33PM 1.48 | 7:46AM 1.25 | 8:23PM 1.40 | 8:45AM 1.14 | 9:28PM 1.32 | 10:07AM 1.06 | 10:53PM 1.26 | 11:50AM 1.07 | 12:24AM 1.27 | 1:15PM 1.15 | 1:37AM 1.34 | 2:17PM 1.28 | 2:33AM 1.42 | 3:06PM 1.40 | 3:19AM 1.49 | 3:48PM 1.50 | 3:59AM 1.53 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:19AM 0.08 | 11:40PM 0.21 | 11:52AM 0.09 | 12:19AM 0.23 | 12:28PM 0.13 | 1:01AM 0.28 | 1:07PM 0.20 | 1:50AM 0.34 | 1:51PM 0.30 | 2:47AM 0.42 | 2:48PM 0.41 | 4:02AM 0.48 | 4:06PM 0.50 | 5:35AM 0.49 | 5:46PM 0.52 | 7:01AM 0.42 | 7:15PM 0.45 | 8:05AM 0.32 | 8:20PM 0.35 | 8:54AM 0.22 | 9:11PM 0.26 | 9:36AM 0.13 | 9:54PM 0.19 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 22 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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