Surf Forecasts:
Río Grande surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Río Grande this week:
The surf forecast for Río Grande over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Río Grande in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Río Grande over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon morning, min 1°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Mon morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Thu afternoon, min 0°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | E 11 | NW 6 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | NNW 5 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 31 | 61 | 55 | 67 | 64 | 53 | 30 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 30 | 83 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:41PM8.06m | 9:32AM8.00m | 9:37PM8.14m | 10:29AM7.98m | 10:33PM8.08m | 11:25AM7.83m | 11:29PM7.87m | 12:21PM7.58m | 00:26AM7.54m | 1:15PM7.27m | 1:23AM7.15m | 2:09PM6.96m | 2:21AM6.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:48PM0.85m | 3:16AM-0.39m | 3:42PM0.74m | 4:09AM-0.49m | 4:34PM0.76m | 5:02AM-0.39m | 5:26PM0.89m | 5:54AM-0.09m | 6:19PM1.13m | 6:47AM0.37m | 7:12PM1.43m | 7:40AM0.91m | 8:08PM1.74m | ||||||||
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 | 9:47 | — | — | 9:48 | — | — | 9:48 | — | — | 9:48 | — | — | 9:48 | — | — | 9:48 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Feels °C | -7 | -6 | -6 | -5 | -2 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -6 | -5 | -5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | NW 6 | SE 5 | SE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 61 | 55 | 67 | 64 | 53 | 30 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 11 | E 8 | — | E 5 | E 13 | SSE 4 | E 12 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 6 | E 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 9 | — | E 12 | — | E 12 | E 6 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 8 | E 9 | NE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | SW 4 | SW 2 | W 3 | WNW 2 | NNW 5 | N 4 | — | S 2 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | N 6 |
| kJ | 131 | 93 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 18 | — | 1 | — | 8 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 30 | 83 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1856 | 1856 | 1856 | 1856 | 1856 | 1904 | 1714 | 658 | 1177 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1177 | 1856 | 1904 | 1904 | 1917 | 713 | 713 |
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The above surf forecast table for Río Grande provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Río Grande can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Río Grande 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 (Río Grande) 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).
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