Rio Grande Jetties Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.16° S 52.11° W

Rio Grande Jetties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Grande Jetties sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.1° 

Rio Grande Jetties surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rio Grande Jetties surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSE swell with 1,761 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with E 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 23rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Grande Jetties over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the E by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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3
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1
1
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1
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
1.5
S
10
1.5
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.9
SSE
15
1.7
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
13
1.4
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
12
0.7
E
8
0.4
SE
11
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.6
SE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
237
202
130
96
414
507
377
1537
1175
634
690
458
187
91
60
30
25
16
9
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
25
S
5
E
10
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NW
10
E
10
NE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
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off
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on
on
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High Tide
1:56AM0.20m
2:39PM0.41m
10:11PM0.26m
3:10PM0.39m
10:52PM0.30m
4:23PM0.38m
11:27PM0.33m
6:01PM0.37m
2:26PM0.31m
7:12PM0.37m
2:28PM0.28m
8:08PM0.37m
Low Tide
1:26AM0.20m
6:15AM0.16m
8:59PM0.26m
6:43AM0.13m
8:58PM0.29m
7:17AM0.11m
9:05PM0.31m
8:02AM0.11m
9:28PM0.32m
8:59AM0.11m
3:32PM0.31m
10:05PM0.33m
10:05AM0.12m
4:23PM0.27m
10:51PM0.32m
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 mm
33
Temp °C
19
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14
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Feels °C
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Information about the Rio Grande Jetties Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rio Grande Jetties 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.

Rio Grande Jetties is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Rio Grande. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rio Grande. Rio Grande has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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