Rio Grande Jetties Surf Break

Rio Grande Jetties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.16° S 52.11° W

Issued: 8 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rio Grande Jetties sea temperature is
16.7° C

1.0°C warmer than normal 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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SE swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 12th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
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
1
1
2
1
0
0
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
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)
1.4
SE
11
0.8
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
SE
9
0.9
ESE
9
1.4
S
6
1.2
S
8
1
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
12
0.4
SE
17
0.7
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
14
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
423
132
280
270
231
132
125
168
209
96
186
121
110
150
95
183
195
297
297
250
183
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
S
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
10
NW
35
S
20
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
W
15
WNW
15
NW
15
W
15
WSW
10
S
10
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
12:42PM0.34m
00:13AM0.13m
5:57AM0.21m
1:37PM0.37m
00:36AM0.12m
7:07AM0.18m
2:28PM0.38m
6:55PM0.50m
8:08AM0.15m
3:16PM0.37m
8:00PM0.56m
9:03AM0.14m
4:05PM0.34m
9:02PM0.60m
9:53AM0.14m
4:51PM0.30m
10:01PM0.63m
10:42AM0.15m
5:36PM0.25m
10:59PM0.63m
Low Tide
1:52PM0.33m
9:26PM0.07m
8:55AM0.12m
2:45PM0.37m
10:38PM0.09m
3:39AM0.03m
3:32PM0.38m
11:50PM0.11m
4:38AM-0.03m
4:16PM0.37m
5:32AM-0.07m
4:58PM0.34m
6:25AM-0.08m
12:35PM0.03m
7:17AM-0.08m
1:33PM0.02m
6:27PM0.24m
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
 mm
2
2
2
Temp °C
13
14
14
13
16
15
11
12
12
10
11
10
10
14
13
12
13
12
14
15
15
Feels °C
9
11
12
10
16
14
6
6
7
7
8
8
6
10
9
10
11
11
10
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
SE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
1
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
14
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
13
Energy kJ
302
109
280
270
231
132
61
40
209
96
186
121
110
150
95
183
195
297
297
250
183
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
13
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
E
9
0.4
SSE
13
0.1
E
9
0.4
SE
17
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
18
17
4
3
15
7
17
29
19
17
6
65
2
77
1
1
1
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
20
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
5
3
2
4
3
6
29
3
2
6
8
1
1
1
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
11
1.3
SE
6
0.3
WSW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SSW
4
1.4
S
6
1.2
S
8
0.2
WNW
2
0.3
W
2
0.5
SW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.7
ENE
5
Energy kJ
423
132
2
4
7
125
168
1
1
5
2
4
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
328
253
232
218
0
0
253
243
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
248
246
218
246
218
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Sul
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
4
3
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
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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