Riet River Surf Break
Lat Long: 33.58° S 26.93° E

Riet River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Riet River

Issued: 7 am 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Riet River sea temperature is
18.2° C

3.1°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 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,683 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 6th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 6th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 5th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, strong winds from the W by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the W by Mon night).

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
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
2
2
3
4
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
9
3.5
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
12
3
SSE
11
2
SE
12
2.5
SW
10
2.5
SW
9
1.9
SSW
10
1.7
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.8
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
929
1834
2088
2621
2865
3683
2349
1092
1129
1088
724
674
615
524
423
658
681
563
456
282
1028
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
40
SE
20
SE
15
S
30
SSW
35
WSW
45
W
40
WSW
25
W
20
W
10
SW
5
NNW
5
NW
10
E
10
NNE
15
WNW
30
W
40
W
25
W
10
SSW
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
5:31PM1.34m
5:34AM1.35m
6:07PM1.31m
6:09AM1.29m
6:48PM1.27m
6:50AM1.23m
7:36PM1.25m
7:40AM1.16m
8:32PM1.24m
8:45AM1.10m
9:39PM1.25m
10:06AM1.08m
10:50PM1.30m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.24m
11:29PM0.37m
11:51AM0.27m
00:07AM0.42m
12:28PM0.31m
00:50AM0.48m
1:09PM0.36m
1:44AM0.52m
1:59PM0.41m
2:50AM0.54m
2:59PM0.45m
4:06AM0.52m
4:10PM0.46m
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:09
 mm
4
18
31
2
6
9
1
1
Temp °C
18
17
15
17
17
17
15
17
14
16
18
16
17
19
18
19
16
15
18
19
17
Feels °C
14
11
11
14
13
12
6
8
7
11
13
14
15
18
15
15
10
8
13
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
12
3
SSE
11
2
SE
12
1.7
SE
11
2.1
SSW
9
1.9
SSW
10
1.7
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
10
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
281
378
451
2621
2865
3683
2349
1092
734
739
660
674
615
524
423
385
681
563
456
282
1028
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
E
10
1.7
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
11
1.5
SSW
9
1.1
S
8
0.9
SSW
8
1.2
SW
11
1.3
SW
14
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
Energy kJ
12
247
247
87
95
113
69
711
724
337
169
107
350
658
374
264
202
123
90
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.5
SW
11
0.5
E
9
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
15
59
39
102
102
92
136
152
240
29
17
8
1
5
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
9
3.5
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
1.4
WSW
6
2.3
SW
10
2.5
SW
10
2.5
SW
9
2.3
WSW
7
1.7
SW
8
1.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
929
1834
2088
122
992
1129
1088
472
326
215
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
4
Distance (km)
137
386
351
111
111
127
333
332
0
0
0
0
0
16
5
0
167
282
0
0
16
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
7
5
9
8
6
8
9
6
6
7
9
9
5
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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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