Rio Grande Jetties Surf Break

Rio Grande Jetties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.16° S 52.11° W

Issued: 2 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rio Grande Jetties sea temperature is
13.3° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 755 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Grande Jetties in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 4th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
10
1.6
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.6
SSE
9
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1
SE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
12
1
ESE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
262
449
455
415
246
217
211
173
133
88
75
49
41
41
29
26
29
35
51
153
252
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
S
5
SSW
5
ESE
10
NE
15
NNE
20
W
25
WSW
20
W
25
WNW
20
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNE
10
NNW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:49PM0.28m
10:42PM0.42m
3:44AM0.29m
11:16PM0.43m
4:42AM0.28m
11:54PM0.44m
5:46AM0.27m
00:37AM0.43m
6:59AM0.27m
12:39PM0.27m
1:25AM0.40m
8:26AM0.27m
1:25PM0.33m
2:17AM0.35m
2:16PM0.39m
10:39PM0.16m
3:17AM0.29m
Low Tide
6:26PM0.28m
8:24AM0.11m
1:46PM0.07m
3:20AM0.27m
2:41PM0.06m
3:59AM0.25m
3:39PM0.06m
4:40AM0.23m
4:41PM0.06m
5:21AM0.20m
5:49PM0.07m
6:05AM0.17m
7:01PM0.08m
6:50AM0.14m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
 mm
Temp °C
9
9
10
11
12
14
14
14
11
12
10
10
14
12
14
17
16
12
12
14
14
Feels °C
0
3
6
7
10
12
12
12
7
7
5
3
10
7
11
14
13
9
9
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
10
0.2
ESE
8
1.6
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
9
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1
SE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
12
1
ESE
12
Energy kJ
262
7
452
415
246
217
211
173
133
88
75
23
41
41
29
26
29
35
51
153
252
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
12
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.4
NE
5
Energy kJ
123
5
40
63
51
35
20
10
6
4
49
32
16
16
16
10
8
3
3
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
23
0.2
SSE
21
0.3
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
6
12
2
20
42
61
25
21
17
6
7
6
5
4
4
3
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
5
1.6
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.5
S
8
0.3
E
3
0.4
NE
3
0.5
W
3
0.8
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.6
W
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
WNW
3
0.5
W
3
0.2
NNE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.5
SW
3
Energy kJ
83
449
455
284
1
3
5
18
18
9
3
8
5
1
3
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
537
366
253
294
0
0
248
218
253
244
0
0
244
0
0
9
9
253
253
253
253
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Sul
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
4
5
9
8
9
6
5
5
8
5
8
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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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