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Lat Long: 32.16° S 52.11° W

Rio Grande Jetties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Grande Jetties sea temperature is
17.6°C
0.4° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,207 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 23rd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 23rd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 19th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun morning, light winds from the SE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSE
11
2.1
SSE
11
2.4
SSE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
11
1.6
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
1.2
SE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.8
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6
1.4
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6
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SE
10
0.8
SE
11
1.2
E
7
0.6
SE
10
1.2
ESE
10
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.4
SE
9
0.6
SE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
938
1054
1207
676
663
564
364
406
344
487
205
130
202
163
124
82
258
43
44
34
25
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
S
10
SE
10
ESE
20
E
25
ENE
30
E
30
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30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
20
NNE
10
SSW
15
S
25
SE
20
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
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cross
cross-on
cross-on
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on
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High Tide
1:03PM0.44m
1:17AM0.21m
1:27PM0.43m
1:55PM0.42m
9:02PM0.26m
2:32PM0.40m
10:15PM0.29m
3:28PM0.38m
11:09PM0.32m
4:54PM0.35m
00:00AM0.34m
1:39PM0.27m
6:23PM0.33m
Low Tide
10:19PM0.18m
4:55AM0.15m
5:29AM0.12m
7:48PM0.26m
6:06AM0.10m
7:44PM0.28m
6:51AM0.09m
8:06PM0.28m
7:47AM0.09m
8:41PM0.28m
8:53AM0.11m
2:55PM0.27m
9:24PM0.27m
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Temp °C
15
15
14
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17
17
Feels °C
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10
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16
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21
21
16
13
14
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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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