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Riet River surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 16 Oct 2025 SAST
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Riet River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Riet River sea temperature is
18.1° C
 (Which is 1.9°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Oct 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 16th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 16th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 16th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riet River over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the WSW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
0
0
2
0
1
3
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
SSW
4.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
3
SW
2.5
SW
1.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)1313131313127811131715141414131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)81376510452729951514715992868556220647602982182212618766015695005896161702
Wind
(km/h)
40
SW
30
SW
5
NNE
40
ENE
50
ENE
10
N
50
WSW
35
SW
25
W
15
SW
20
SE
15
E
30
E
35
E
20
ENE
20
E
30
E
15
NE
10
ESE
20
E
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:05PM
1.26
1:23AM
1.20
1:42PM
1.40
1:58AM
1.31
2:13PM
1.50
2:28AM
1.39
2:40PM
1.58
2:55AM
1.46
3:05PM
1.62
3:21AM
1.50
3:30PM
1.64
3:47AM
1.51
3:55PM
1.62
4:12AM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:28PM
0.44
7:27AM
0.37
8:01PM
0.32
8:00AM
0.27
8:29PM
0.22
8:27AM
0.20
8:54PM
0.14
8:53AM
0.15
9:18PM
0.09
9:19AM
0.12
9:42PM
0.07
9:44AM
0.12
10:06PM
0.08
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise5:30--5:28--5:28--5:26--5:24--5:24--5:22--
Sunset-6:24--6:25--6:27--6:28--6:28--6:29--6:30-
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
3------112-----------
Temp. °C151515182018202017171817192018212219252522
Feels °C (?)7711101211111212151514141412181918242423
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Riet River (fresh winds from the W.(Wind varies from 240 to 300 degs) at East London Airport 104 km from Riet River). A 5.9m groundswell from the SSW is too big for here

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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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