Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here with a good hard look at the Riet River. This point break has got some serious potential on the horizon, but you're going to have to be patient because the first week is a real mixed bag. There's a big, powerful swell coming through, but the wind is going to be a fight for most of it. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing too wild.

The first real flicker of life is Monday the 6th of July morning. We've got light offshore wind from the west at 3 mph, with a small 3-foot swell pushing in from the southeast. The wave energy is weak (320), but with glassy conditions it’ll be a fun little session for anyone who doesn't mind a longboard. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it gets messy.

Tuesday the 7th morning is blown out with a strong WSW wind, but Tuesday arvo sees a cleaner 5-foot SSW swell with moderate energy (846). The wind is cross-off, so it might be a bit bumpy but rideable.

Wednesday the 8th has a building swell, hitting 8 feet by the afternoon, but it's coming with a fresh 22 mph wind. It's going to be a battle.

Now, here's the standout: Thursday the 10th of July morning. This is the best session of the entire forecast. It's glassy—zero wind. The swell is a solid 12-foot SSW groundswell with a very long period of 14 seconds, generating strong wave energy (3949). This is expert territory, no question. That long period is going to wrap beautifully around the point, offering long, powerful walls. The conditions will be absolutely pristine, with the combined energy in the thousands. If you've got the skills, this is the one.

That afternoon, the wind comes onshore and ruins it.

Saturday the 11th morning looks choppy, but Saturday afternoon brings a classic Riet River moment. The wind goes light offshore from the west at 3 mph, grooming a 6-foot SSW swell with 12-second period. The energy is solid (1255). It will be clean, powerful, and consistent for the point. This is the backup session for the more experienced crew.

The following week gets interesting again. Saturday the 18th of July morning and afternoon both look excellent. A steady 6-foot to 6-foot SSW swell (12-second period) is met with a moderate offshore wind from the west/WSW. The wave energy is strong (1168 and 1049). It will be clean and punchy, offering long rides on the point without the terrifying power of that 12-foot day.

The rest of the second week is largely blown out by cross-onshore winds, with the swell dropping off significantly towards the 20th and 21st of July. That Tuesday morning on the 21st has a 3-foot swell from the SSW with an incredibly long 18-second period, but the energy is weak (594), so it’s one for the longboarders on a quiet point.

All in all, circle Thursday the 10th of July morning and Saturday the 11th of July afternoon for the first week, and Saturday the 18th July for the second. The rest is mostly a wait and see.

Rusty.

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