Riet River Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.58° S 26.93° E

Issued: 1 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Riet River sea temperature is
18.9° C

1.6°C colder than average for this time of year

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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,535 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 21st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 24th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 25th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
4
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
1.2
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
11
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
616
371
185
150
561
838
649
605
444
628
458
458
829
964
1813
1880
1126
572
341
278
834
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
NE
15
N
15
WNW
0
SSE
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
N
20
NNW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
ESE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
15
NNE
20
ENE
15
ENE
25
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
High Tide
8:03PM1.37m
8:14AM1.15m
9:00PM1.30m
9:18AM1.06m
10:05PM1.24m
10:36AM1.02m
11:14PM1.21m
11:56AM1.03m
00:19AM1.21m
1:01PM1.08m
1:14AM1.24m
1:52PM1.15m
2:00AM1.29m
Low Tide
1:31PM0.29m
2:20AM0.46m
2:21PM0.39m
3:24AM0.52m
3:19PM0.48m
4:36AM0.55m
4:29PM0.54m
5:50AM0.54m
5:45PM0.56m
6:52AM0.49m
6:52PM0.54m
7:41AM0.43m
7:45PM0.49m
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
 mm
1
2
6
6
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
17
21
21
24
25
23
23
24
22
24
28
19
18
18
18
20
20
20
21
21
20
Feels °C
13
17
18
21
23
22
21
23
20
21
25
19
16
17
16
18
17
21
20
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.4
ENE
7
1
ENE
8
1.2
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
11
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
E
8
1.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
616
371
183
120
561
838
649
605
444
628
458
458
829
964
1813
1880
1126
572
341
124
834
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
S
16
0.9
SW
12
0.8
S
16
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
S
16
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
SW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.4
SW
12
0.1
E
12
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1
E
7
1
SW
12
0.8
ENE
8
Energy kJ
163
141
185
150
83
67
264
228
318
34
183
62
376
751
533
3
174
128
112
278
85
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.3
SE
11
0.7
ENE
5
0.1
SE
11
0.6
E
6
0.1
SW
24
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
SE
7
0.5
S
16
0.6
SE
7
Energy kJ
12
88
45
42
18
42
18
25
4
30
22
58
60
19
77
44
131
43
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
6
1.9
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
5
0.4
WSW
3
0.9
SSW
5
1
E
7
1.4
ESE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.3
WSW
3
0.9
SW
4
1.2
SW
5
Energy kJ
90
153
362
38
69
3
39
108
146
56
1
29
82
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
Distance (km)
16
135
4
0
0
0
5
96
4
5
126
123
0
96
96
96
161
16
96
135
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
5
4
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
6
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
8
9
6
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
7
8
5
4
9
9
9
9
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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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