Riomar Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.63° N 80.35° W

Issued: 1 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Riomar Reef sea temperature is
27.9° C

Normal for this time of year

Riomar Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Riomar Reef surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 4s period, SE swell with 36 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riomar Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Riomar Reef in the next 16 days are 1.0m 4s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 25th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riomar Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
4
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
14
0.8
SE
4
0.4
E
5
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.4
N
4
0.2
E
7
0.4
SE
4
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
E
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
5
0.6
SSE
4
0.3
E
8
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
5
4
22
8
9
4
4
4
4
4
4
0
4
0
14
12
11
10
10
12
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SW
10
ENE
10
SW
10
W
10
E
10
S
5
W
20
ESE
20
S
10
WSW
15
ESE
15
SSW
10
W
15
ESE
15
SW
10
S
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:41PM1.18m
12:02PM1.09m
00:31AM1.12m
12:59PM1.05m
1:21AM1.06m
1:57PM1.01m
2:12AM1.00m
2:56PM0.98m
3:04AM0.95m
3:54PM0.96m
3:57AM0.91m
4:50PM0.95m
4:50AM0.89m
Low Tide
5:20PM-0.15m
5:57AM-0.04m
6:18PM-0.07m
6:55AM-0.04m
7:17PM0.01m
7:52AM-0.03m
8:16PM0.07m
8:47AM-0.03m
9:14PM0.12m
9:39AM-0.02m
10:08PM0.15m
10:30AM-0.01m
11:00PM0.17m
11:18AM-0.01m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:19
8:19
8:19
8:19
8:20
8:20
8:20
8:20
 mm
2
1
10
2
15
6
1
1
1
1
1
4
Temp °C
31
29
29
30
27
29
29
23
26
29
28
28
30
29
29
31
29
28
31
29
29
Feels °C
32
29
31
31
30
32
31
24
28
32
32
31
33
30
32
35
30
30
34
30
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.8
SE
5
0.6
ESE
5
0.3
E
6
0.4
E
5
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
E
7
0.4
N
4
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
E
6
0.3
E
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
5
26
16
7
8
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
15
3
11
13
5
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
12
0.3
E
7
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
E
7
0.2
N
5
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
SSE
3
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
5
5
4
3
9
2
4
2
9
1
3
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.2
N
4
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
3
4
3
1
1
1
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
4
0.3
SW
3
0.8
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.5
S
3
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SSE
4
0.6
ESE
5
0.6
SSE
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
Energy kJ
22
1
22
5
4
4
5
12
7
14
12
3
10
10
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1812
246
246
441
643
731
357
589
681
357
1370
1112
357
1112
802
1799
487
335
316
405
157
Best forecast wave conditions in North Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
1
1
3
2
1
2
3
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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Information about the Riomar Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Riomar Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Riomar Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Riomar Reef 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 (Riomar Reef) 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 Riomar Reef 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.

Riomar Reef is 5 km (3 miles) from Vero Beach. If you plan a vacation in North Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Vero Beach. Vero Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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