Surf Forecasts:
Rio Grande Jetties surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,376 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with E 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Grande Jetties over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the SSE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | S 8 | E 5 | E 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
99 | 74 | 80 | 71 | 43 | 69 | 18 | 45 | 48 | 323 | 243 | 205 | 235 | 384 | 360 | 1148 | 607 | 1318 | 965 | 659 | 341 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:29PM0.41m | 1:23AM0.36m | 6:39AM0.31m | 1:14PM0.44m | 2:14AM0.31m | 8:15AM0.30m | 1:58PM0.45m | 3:05AM0.27m | 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 | ||||
Low Tide | 9:00PM0.07m | 4:24AM0.28m | 9:50PM0.08m | 5:07AM0.25m | 10:45PM0.10m | 5:49AM0.22m | 11:51PM0.13m | 6:27AM0.20m | 1:28AM0.16m | 7:01AM0.18m | 10:04PM0.24m | 3:22AM0.16m | 10:05PM0.28m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 17 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
99 | 74 | 38 | 23 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 48 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 49 | 384 | 360 | 483 | 607 | 1318 | 965 | 659 | 341 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 13 | SE 5 | SE 12 | S 7 | — | — | S 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | — |
10 | — | 101 | 17 | 55 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | SE 12 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | NW 3 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 |
— | 36 | 80 | 71 | 43 | 69 | 18 | 45 | 8 | 323 | 243 | 205 | 235 | — | — | 1148 | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 265 | 253 | 294 | 294 | 380 | 536 | 557 | 366 | 517 | 635 | 549 | 232 | 232 | 0 | 243 | 506 | 243 | 0 | 248 | 249 |
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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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