Riomar Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.63° N 80.35° W

Riomar Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Riomar Reef sea temperature is
29.3°C
0.7° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with 131 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 18th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
15
0.2
ENE
14
0.3
NE
10
0.6
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
131
108
61
40
27
21
20
17
11
10
18
24
21
14
24
22
21
21
18
16
56
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
15
NE
10
SSE
0
ENE
15
ENE
10
SE
5
ENE
15
ENE
15
SE
5
NNE
10
E
5
ESE
10
NNE
15
ENE
10
SE
10
N
20
NE
10
ENE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
1:41PM1.06m
1:48AM1.03m
2:41PM1.04m
2:49AM1.01m
3:43PM1.05m
3:53AM1.03m
4:42PM1.09m
4:53AM1.07m
5:33PM1.14m
5:47AM1.14m
6:18PM1.20m
6:35AM1.21m
6:59PM1.25m
Low Tide
8:03PM0.45m
8:32AM0.35m
9:08PM0.47m
9:34AM0.35m
10:09PM0.46m
10:29AM0.33m
11:02PM0.41m
11:19AM0.30m
11:47PM0.35m
12:04PM0.26m
00:28AM0.28m
12:46PM0.22m
1:06AM0.20m
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7:07
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7:09
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7:22
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7:15
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Temp °C
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
27
28
28
Feels °C
30
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32
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30
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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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