Riomar Reef surfForecast / Florida – North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 EDT
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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
25.0° C
(Which is normal 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 Friday (May 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Riomar Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 1st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 1st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 4th May)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
1.2
NNE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
88
111
94
67
56
51
100
160
182
190
160
107
82
71
47
37
24
26
15
10
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
WSW
20
SE
15
WSW
25
SSW
30
WSW
20
N
25
NNE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
5
ENE
20
E
15
W
10
WSW
15
SE
10
WSW
15
SW
30
SW
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:06PM1.14m
8:10AM1.04m
8:43PM1.13m
8:47AM1.03m
9:20PM1.10m
9:23AM1.01m
9:57PM1.07m
10:00AM0.98m
10:35PM1.03m
10:37AM0.94m
11:14PM0.99m
11:17AM0.91m
11:57PM0.96m
12:01PM0.87m
Low Tide
2:10AM0.07m
2:21PM-0.07m
2:47AM0.08m
2:58PM-0.05m
3:24AM0.10m
3:34PM-0.02m
4:00AM0.13m
4:11PM0.02m
4:37AM0.17m
4:48PM0.05m
5:16AM0.20m
5:28PM0.09m
6:00AM0.23m
6:14PM0.12m
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light rain
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clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
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6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
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7:53
7:54
7:54
7:55
7:55
7:57
7:57
7:58
3
3
6
1
Temp °C
27
26
28
27
27
34
30
20
21
21
22
23
23
25
26
26
27
30
28
28
35
27
28
29
25
25
29
28
17
19
18
19
20
22
27
27
27
29
31
28
28
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
SE
5
0.5
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
S
5
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
SSE
4
Energy kJ
92
88
111
94
67
19
51
17
2
30
15
82
71
47
37
24
26
15
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
N
4
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.5
ENE
10
0.4
SE
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
E
8
0.3
ENE
10
0.6
NNE
8
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
NE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
6
Energy kJ
7
2
1
1
1
56
11
2
1
18
46
15
14
4
8
7
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.3
NE
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.2
ENE
10
Energy kJ
3
1
3
2
2
6
1
1
8
17
7
7
7
7
3
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
3
0.6
SSE
4
0.5
S
4
0.4
SW
3
0.3
WNW
3
1.2
NNE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
0.4
SE
3
0.3
S
3
0.8
E
4
0.5
S
3
0.7
WSW
4
Energy kJ
4
15
9
2
1
100
160
182
190
160
107
2
2
16
4
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
335
0
28
81
44
220
1014
1063
357
930
137
50
105
0
20
33
47
357
357
Best forecast wave conditions in North Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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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