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Riomar Reef Surf Forecast
/ Florida – North (78 breaks) / Florida (155 breaks) /
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Riomar Reef surfForecast / Florida – North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Riomar Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Riomar Reef sea temperature is
20.8° C
(Which is 2.5°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riomar Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Riomar Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riomar Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riomar Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 24 | 23 | 520 | 800 | 439 | 274 | 219 | 207 | 147 | 127 | 96 | 96 | 73 | 81 | 2239 | 2285 | 1479 | 1287 | 920 | 922 | 1034 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:36PM 0.98 | 1:31AM 1.01 | 1:40PM 0.94 | 2:40AM 0.97 | 2:53PM 0.93 | 3:51AM 0.97 | 4:08PM 0.95 | 4:56AM 1.00 | 5:16PM 1.00 | 5:52AM 1.04 | 6:15PM 1.06 | 6:41AM 1.07 | 7:06PM 1.11 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:01PM -0.09 | 7:40AM 0.13 | 8:12PM -0.04 | 8:53AM 0.15 | 9:25PM -0.02 | 10:03AM 0.13 | 10:33PM -0.02 | 11:06AM 0.07 | 11:33PM -0.03 | 12:01PM 0.00 | 12:25AM -0.04 | 12:49PM -0.06 | 1:13AM -0.05 | ||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
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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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