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Lat Long: 32.16° S 52.11° W

Rio Grande Jetties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Grande Jetties sea temperature is
17.7°C
0.1° 

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 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Nov 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Nov 06) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 4th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 4th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 6th Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Thursday
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(10 max)
0
0
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0
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0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
6
0.7
E
6
0.8
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
6
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.7
E
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.7
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
33
37
62
76
88
62
49
49
43
48
34
69
58
42
46
44
29
32
34
108
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
E
20
NE
15
NE
15
E
10
NE
10
SE
15
ESE
5
WSW
20
WSW
20
SSW
10
W
25
W
20
S
10
SSW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
10:51AM0.61m
11:45PM0.24m
11:44AM0.65m
00:29AM0.22m
12:39PM0.65m
1:15AM0.21m
1:36PM0.62m
2:04AM0.20m
2:37PM0.57m
2:59AM0.21m
3:44PM0.50m
9:14PM0.31m
4:03AM0.23m
4:57PM0.43m
10:30PM0.33m
Low Tide
7:59PM-0.03m
8:53PM-0.01m
3:34AM0.06m
9:51PM0.02m
4:30AM0.04m
10:54PM0.06m
5:27AM0.03m
00:03AM0.11m
6:26AM0.05m
7:51PM0.30m
7:28AM0.09m
12:44PM0.22m
8:23PM0.30m
cloud
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Temp °C
17
17
17
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19
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21
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22
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17
Feels °C
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17
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19
16
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17
15
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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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