Riet River surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 5,514 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s 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 (Aug 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riet River over the next 16 days.
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