
Surf Forecasts:
Rio Grande Jetties surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SE swell with 383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be 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 (Jul 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Grande Jetties over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
70 | 130 | 197 | 276 | 270 | 383 | 268 | 258 | 350 | 238 | 172 | 142 | 142 | 81 | 81 | 116 | 74 | 74 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:36AM0.35m | 8:02AM0.28m | 2:35PM0.40m | 3:37AM0.29m | 3:26PM0.41m | 4:42AM0.24m | 4:20PM0.41m | 5:50AM0.20m | 12:31PM0.34m | 6:58AM0.18m | 1:13PM0.35m | 6:13PM0.38m | 8:11AM0.16m | 1:52PM0.35m | 7:09PM0.38m | ||||
Low Tide | 10:11PM0.09m | 5:51AM0.26m | 11:17PM0.09m | 6:28AM0.23m | 00:32AM0.10m | 7:04AM0.21m | 12:21PM0.32m | 1:53AM0.10m | 7:38AM0.19m | 1:51PM0.33m | 3:11AM0.10m | 3:08PM0.33m | 4:17AM0.10m | 4:04PM0.32m | 11:28PM0.28m | ||||
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
38 | 36 | 35 | 22 | 14 | 383 | 7 | 22 | 11 | 238 | 172 | 142 | 142 | 81 | 81 | 116 | 74 | 74 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 11 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | S 7 | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
37 | 2 | — | — | 36 | 37 | 44 | — | 8 | 42 | 115 | 95 | 54 | 23 | 11 | 29 | 13 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | SE 15 | SSE 14 | — | — | — | S 14 |
3 | — | — | — | — | 88 | 25 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 9 | 19 | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — |
70 | 130 | 197 | 276 | 270 | 277 | 268 | 258 | 350 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 265 | 253 | 243 | 248 | 248 | 249 | 249 | 249 | 218 | 253 | 243 | 0 | 0 | 218 | 218 | 0 | 0 | 244 |
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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.
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