Surf Forecasts:
Rio Grande Jetties surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Grande Jetties this week:
The surf forecast for Rio Grande Jetties over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Grande Jetties in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Grande Jetties over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 202 | 199 | 184 | 176 | 245 | 235 | 176 | 177 | 149 | 171 | 280 | 274 | 232 | 314 | 271 | 183 | 220 | 114 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:36PM0.36m | 9:26AM0.40m | 2:16PM0.23m | 10:30PM0.33m | 3:27AM0.38m | 11:18PM0.31m | 4:23AM0.36m | 00:01AM0.29m | 5:24AM0.34m | 00:38AM0.27m | 6:37AM0.32m | 12:06PM0.46m | 1:07AM0.25m | 12:37PM0.45m | 1:23AM0.22m | ||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.31m | 6:00AM0.21m | 1:14PM0.23m | 6:15PM0.02m | 6:40AM0.24m | 7:00PM0.01m | 7:16AM0.27m | 7:43PM0.02m | 7:48AM0.30m | 8:23PM0.05m | 8:06AM0.31m | 9:01PM0.09m | 3:40AM0.20m | 9:37PM0.14m | |||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | 6:37 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 184 | 176 | 23 | 235 | 176 | 177 | 149 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 138 | — | 114 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | 48 | 36 | 50 | 48 | 20 | 22 | 11 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 202 | 199 | — | — | 245 | — | — | — | — | 171 | 280 | 274 | 232 | 314 | 271 | 183 | 220 | 80 | 53 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 243 | 327 | 248 | 248 | 345 | 248 | 248 | 345 | 248 | 248 | 286 | 506 | 0 | 285 | 537 | 506 | 549 | 639 | 549 |
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The above surf forecast table for Rio Grande Jetties provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rio Grande Jetties can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rio Grande Jetties 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 (Rio Grande Jetties) 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).
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