Riomar Reef surfForecast / Florida – North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 25 Feb 2026 EST
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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
21.3° C
(Which is 1.2°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Riomar Reef in the next 12 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 26th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 26th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 4th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riomar Reef over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NE
0.9
ENE
0.7
NE
0.5
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
ENE
0.1
NE
0.6
ESE
0.2
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.4
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.8
ENE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.8
E
1.3
NE
Period(s) (?)1313121111141347875595669999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2692861426020197114101029162562664210479102269
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
15
SE
15
S
10
SSW
20
SSE
15
NNW
10
NNE
25
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
E
20
E
10
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
onononononcross-
on
ononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:59PM
0.87
3:07AM
0.91
3:15PM
0.88
4:16AM
0.95
4:26PM
0.94
5:15AM
1.01
5:28PM
1.00
6:06AM
1.06
6:21PM
1.07
6:51AM
1.10
7:10PM
1.11
7:33AM
1.12
7:54PM
1.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:35PM
-0.10
9:13AM
0.11
9:44PM
-0.11
10:19AM
0.06
10:46PM
-0.14
11:17AM
-0.00
11:42PM
-0.17
12:09PM
-0.08
12:32AM
-0.19
12:56PM
-0.14
1:18AM
-0.18
1:40PM
-0.18
2:01AM
-0.15
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise6:50--6:48--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--
Sunset-6:19--6:19--6:20--6:21--6:21--6:22--6:22-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------12182------11
Temp. °C182019212323252625232222222222242423232322
Feels °C (?)131515192122252425222122212121242422222121
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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 12 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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