Rio Grande Jetties Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.16° S 52.11° W

Rio Grande Jetties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Grande Jetties sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.3° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,742 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM. 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 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
7
1.7
S
8
1.4
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
12
2.5
S
14
2
SSE
16
1.7
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
13
1.3
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
12
1
SSE
11
1.4
SE
14
1.2
SE
13
1.4
SE
14
1.1
SE
14
0.9
SE
13
0.8
SE
13
0.6
SE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
310
374
326
349
331
540
609
2742
1923
1068
690
458
371
265
752
509
763
465
286
196
116
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
W
25
WSW
20
W
25
WSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
SE
15
E
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
5
WNW
20
S
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:40PM0.44m
3:56AM0.23m
3:23PM0.42m
4:47AM0.20m
4:10PM0.40m
10:14PM0.24m
5:36AM0.17m
5:09PM0.38m
11:16PM0.28m
6:16AM0.15m
2:12PM0.35m
6:17PM0.37m
2:34PM0.34m
7:16PM0.38m
2:53PM0.32m
8:02PM0.39m
Low Tide
11:51PM0.13m
6:27AM0.20m
1:28AM0.16m
7:01AM0.18m
10:04PM0.24m
3:22AM0.16m
10:05PM0.28m
4:59AM0.14m
3:26PM0.35m
10:19PM0.31m
8:23AM0.13m
3:55PM0.34m
10:34PM0.33m
9:16AM0.11m
4:20PM0.32m
11:00PM0.34m
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6:58
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:54
6:52
6:52
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6:04
6:05
6:06
6:06
6:07
6:07
6:07
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Temp °C
10
10
9
9
11
10
10
10
9
8
8
10
13
13
14
16
17
16
19
17
15
Feels °C
3
2
1
3
5
5
3
4
3
5
4
7
9
9
10
12
13
13
20
15
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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