Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at Riet River. This is a point break that can be inconsistent, but when it lines up, it’s a proper gem. The first few days will test your patience, but the second week has some serious firepower on the cards.

The water is sitting at 63° right now, which is a couple of degrees colder than what you’d expect for this time of year. You’ll want a good 4/3 and booties, no question.

The forecast starts off flat and a bit messy. Monday the 13th is a write-off – big onshore wind and poor surf. Tuesday the 14th is a step up, with a small but clean 2ft SSW swell in the morning, light cross-off wind, and the energy is pretty weak. It’s surfable but very ordinary. Wednesday the 15th morning is tiny (1ft) but clean offshore, then the afternoon picks up to 4ft but with a short, weak period – not great.

Thursday the 16th morning is where things start to get interesting. A 7ft SSW swell with a long 14-second period rolls in, and the energy jumps to 1829. It’s cross-on and a bit messy, but the size and power are there. Friday the 17th sees a solid 5ft to 7ft SSW swell, with strong offshore winds in the morning cleaning things up nicely. The energy is strong. This is a good window for an intermediate surfer.

Saturday the 18th is a write-off – strong onshore wind and 8ft onshore slop, poor conditions. Not worth a paddle.

Sunday the 19th is a return to form. A 5ft S swell, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate but solid. It’s a good day for a long session.

Now, the standout window. Monday the 20th morning is excellent. A 6ft SW swell with a light cross-off wind, clean waves, and moderate energy. The conditions are very good. Then, Tuesday the 21st sees a 5ft SSW swell but with a very long 18-second period, pumping 1703 energy. It’s a bit cross-shore, but that long period will wrap beautifully around the point. This is a proper groundswell event.

But the absolute star of the show is Wednesday the 22nd morning. An 8ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, offshore wind, and an incredible 2833 energy. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a heavy, powerful point break session. For experts only – 8ft is serious. Thursday the 23rd morning is the biggest of the lot: 10ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and 5624 energy. That’s exceptional, but it’s only for experts. The crowds are likely at Riet River, but on a day like that, the crowd will be small and dedicated.

The final week starts to fade. Friday the 24th is blown out by strong onshore wind. Saturday the 25th morning is a surprise – glassy conditions, 5ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and 1056 energy. It’s clean and perfect for a fun morning. Sunday the 26th is blown out again. The last days of the month (27th and 28th) are messy and small, though the 28th morning is glassy with a 4ft SW swell.

So, the best on offer is Wednesday the 22nd morning for the big, clean, powerful groundswell. Don’t miss it. Thursday the 23rd for the size freaks. And Monday the 20th for a solid, clean, intermediate day.

Rusty.

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