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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 pm Saturday 25 Apr 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
25.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Monday (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riomar Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 9 | E 8 | E 18 | ENE 17 | ENE 16 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | |
21 | 20 | 25 | 55 | 80 | 80 | 104 | 304 | 151 | 304 | 314 | 258 | 261 | 176 | 112 | 80 | 41 | 19 | 24 | 48 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:53PM1.00m | 4:26AM1.03m | 4:58PM1.04m | 5:20AM1.04m | 5:55PM1.08m | 6:08AM1.05m | 6:43PM1.12m | 6:52AM1.05m | 7:27PM1.14m | 7:32AM1.05m | 8:06PM1.14m | 8:10AM1.04m | 8:43PM1.13m | 8:47AM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:14PM0.06m | 10:45AM0.05m | 11:12PM0.06m | 11:36AM-0.01m | 00:03AM0.06m | 12:22PM-0.05m | 00:49AM0.06m | 1:04PM-0.07m | 1:31AM0.07m | 1:43PM-0.08m | 2:10AM0.07m | 2:21PM-0.07m | 2:47AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 |
 | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | 7:54 |
— | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 |
23 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 17 | ENE 16 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | NE 13 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 |
 kJ | 21 | 20 | 11 | 55 | 80 | 80 | 104 | 136 | 99 | 304 | 314 | 258 | 261 | 176 | 112 | 80 | 41 | 19 | 24 | 48 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 9 | SSE 4 | NE 8 | SE 4 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 4 | E 15 | SE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 11 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 18 | E 12 | E 8 | SE 4 | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | NE 15 | E 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 13 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 25 | 3 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SW 3 | NNW 3 | NE 4 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | ESE 7 | — | E 3 | SSE 4 | W 3 | ESE 2 | WNW 3 | — | — | SE 3 | S 3 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 304 | 151 | — | 15 | — | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1546 | 467 | 50 | 246 | 0 | 116 | 357 | 428 | 685 | 1353 | 122 | 0 | 220 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 441 | 460 | 449 | 413 |
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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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