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Lat Long: 33.58° S 26.93° E

Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Riet River sea temperature is
15.1°C
4.7° 

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 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,843 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 12th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 17th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 15th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SSW
12
1.2
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11
1.6
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11
1.4
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10
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12
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12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
456
393
690
615
437
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250
1228
1198
1543
960
1235
890
625
440
694
2121
1062
660
2069
Wind (km/h)
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5
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15
SSE
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SE
20
E
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ENE
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ESE
30
WSW
20
SSW
10
SE
15
NE
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WSW
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High Tide
4:23PM1.65m
4:39AM1.51m
4:49PM1.57m
5:05AM1.44m
5:15PM1.46m
5:32AM1.34m
5:40PM1.34m
6:00AM1.23m
6:08PM1.21m
6:34AM1.10m
6:41PM1.08m
7:32AM0.99m
7:48PM0.96m
Low Tide
10:33PM0.07m
10:38AM0.14m
10:58PM0.14m
11:04AM0.22m
11:25PM0.24m
11:31AM0.33m
11:52PM0.35m
12:00PM0.46m
00:24AM0.47m
12:35PM0.59m
1:10AM0.59m
1:38PM0.72m
2:56AM0.68m
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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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