Rio Grande Jetties Surf Break

Rio Grande Jetties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.16° S 52.11° W

Issued: 8 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rio Grande Jetties sea temperature is
14.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with 341 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Jun 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 22nd Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 22nd Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
4
1.3
S
5
1.1
S
7
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
9
0.7
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
S
8
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
36
47
25
88
124
100
82
99
94
155
161
164
130
54
64
55
52
50
36
24
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
NE
10
ENE
25
S
35
SW
25
W
30
W
30
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
5
NE
5
N
5
NE
0
ENE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:12PM0.24m
7:35PM0.15m
2:06PM0.27m
8:12PM0.15m
7:56AM0.27m
3:03PM0.31m
8:46PM0.16m
3:58AM0.32m
4:02PM0.34m
9:16PM0.18m
5:09AM0.26m
5:01PM0.36m
6:22AM0.21m
12:07PM0.32m
7:34AM0.19m
1:02PM0.33m
6:54PM0.38m
Low Tide
9:47AM0.05m
4:38PM0.07m
9:14PM0.14m
10:37AM0.11m
5:48PM0.11m
10:22PM0.12m
6:37AM0.26m
7:07PM0.15m
7:06AM0.24m
12:26PM0.21m
8:34PM0.17m
7:39AM0.21m
1:30PM0.25m
2:18AM0.06m
8:12AM0.20m
2:37PM0.27m
3:25AM0.04m
3:37PM0.28m
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<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>
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:32
 mm
3
13
6
Temp °C
10
11
12
10
10
9
9
11
9
9
12
11
13
16
12
9
10
10
10
12
11
Feels °C
8
9
10
5
3
3
0
3
3
3
6
7
9
11
7
6
8
8
8
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSE
9
0.3
E
10
0.3
SSE
10
1.1
S
7
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
9
0.7
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
26
36
47
18
21
124
100
82
99
94
155
161
164
130
54
64
55
52
50
36
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
10
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
SE
12
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
S
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
7
14
19
4
17
11
13
6
23
2
2
1
2
1
1
63
45
17
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
15
0.1
SE
14
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
4
9
7
4
7
6
7
6
1
1
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
4
1.3
S
5
0.8
W
4
1.1
WSW
4
0.9
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
1.1
SW
5
0.4
WSW
3
Energy kJ
25
88
19
52
28
22
13
6
3
5
3
47
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
253
218
218
253
253
549
285
506
0
0
244
0
0
0
232
0
243
218
0
286
285
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Sul
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
2
1
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
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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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