Rio Grande Jetties Surf Break

Rio Grande Jetties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.16° S 52.11° W

Issued: 8 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rio Grande Jetties sea temperature is
13.5° C

1.0°C colder than average 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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SE swell with 684 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s 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 (Jun 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 28th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 29th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 3rd 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

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
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
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
12
1.2
S
7
0.4
SE
14
0.7
SSE
8
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
1.2
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
SSE
5
1.7
SSE
6
2
SSE
8
1.9
SE
9
2
SE
9
1.5
SSE
11
1.7
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
24
24
45
38
55
155
71
75
37
35
70
146
162
82
184
527
593
607
531
303
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
NNE
5
NW
10
W
25
WSW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:02PM0.33m
6:54PM0.38m
8:46AM0.18m
1:51PM0.34m
7:44PM0.38m
2:36PM0.33m
8:30PM0.37m
3:19PM0.32m
9:09PM0.37m
10:21AM0.14m
4:04PM0.31m
9:42PM0.38m
10:19AM0.13m
4:52PM0.29m
10:11PM0.40m
10:26AM0.13m
5:49PM0.28m
10:42PM0.42m
Low Tide
3:37PM0.28m
4:23AM0.03m
4:30PM0.29m
5:15AM0.03m
5:12PM0.28m
6:02AM0.04m
5:45PM0.28m
6:45AM0.06m
6:07PM0.29m
7:22AM0.07m
12:01PM0.11m
6:20PM0.28m
7:55AM0.09m
12:53PM0.09m
6:26PM0.28m
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:32
5:32
5:32
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:35
 mm
1
7
1
1
Temp °C
12
14
15
13
15
14
9
10
11
13
13
14
15
14
12
10
12
12
13
13
14
Feels °C
10
12
13
13
14
9
7
8
8
9
9
12
11
10
6
2
5
6
8
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.9
S
7
0.7
S
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
1.1
E
7
0.1
S
18
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
SSE
13
1.5
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
Energy kJ
39
24
24
45
38
55
82
69
75
36
18
25
127
6
46
49
38
168
531
78
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
13
0.3
ENE
3
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
SE
13
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
SE
15
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
1
6
2
2
27
15
80
71
59
37
35
18
7
6
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
7
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
E
4
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
7
1
13
20
3
26
10
10
4
5
11
12
7
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.8
SW
4
1.2
S
7
0.5
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
1.2
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
SSE
5
1.7
SSE
6
2
SSE
8
1.9
SE
9
2
SE
9
1.9
ESE
7
1.7
E
7
Energy kJ
2
17
155
5
8
70
146
162
82
184
527
593
607
369
303
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
9
294
9
0
0
247
0
218
218
218
294
265
265
327
506
549
585
248
248
248
246
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Sul
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
5
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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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