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Lat Long: 33.58° S 26.93° E

Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Riet River sea temperature is
16.5°C
3.4° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 4,815 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Riet River in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 21st Oct)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 21st Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 21st Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
11
2
SW
12
3.5
SSW
13
3
SW
12
3
SW
11
3
SW
10
3
SW
10
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.2
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.8
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
1.4
SSE
6
1.8
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
341
1092
3504
2704
2112
2097
2110
2967
2137
1082
608
341
220
160
113
58
123
253
202
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
SW
35
SW
25
W
35
WSW
40
WSW
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W
20
SSW
20
ESE
20
NE
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S
15
SSW
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ENE
25
E
25
E
20
SSW
25
SW
30
SW
10
W
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
00:26AM1.06m
12:55PM1.23m
1:08AM1.19m
1:27PM1.38m
1:43AM1.31m
1:57PM1.53m
2:15AM1.43m
2:28PM1.65m
2:48AM1.52m
3:00PM1.73m
3:21AM1.58m
3:34PM1.77m
3:56AM1.60m
Low Tide
6:29AM0.51m
7:08PM0.47m
7:07AM0.38m
7:41PM0.32m
7:41AM0.26m
8:12PM0.17m
8:13AM0.16m
8:43PM0.06m
8:46AM0.07m
9:16PM-0.02m
9:20AM0.02m
9:49PM-0.05m
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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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