Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.86° S 28.11° E

Issued: 1 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rivermouth sea temperature is
19.4° C

1.3°C colder than average for this time of year

Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rivermouth surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,444 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 22nd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 29th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
0
2
0
1
2
1
0
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
17
1
S
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
21
1.4
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
603
522
406
375
261
317
514
714
568
371
198
702
1398
1195
773
521
307
303
521
1373
1444
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
SW
5
WSW
20
SW
10
SSE
10
NE
20
NE
25
NE
10
NNE
10
WSW
0
NNE
5
N
5
SSW
5
SW
5
NNW
15
NNW
5
E
15
WSW
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:04PM1.25m
10:33AM1.03m
11:13PM1.22m
11:53AM1.04m
00:19AM1.22m
1:00PM1.09m
1:15AM1.25m
1:51PM1.16m
2:01AM1.30m
2:34PM1.23m
2:42AM1.35m
3:11PM1.30m
3:18AM1.40m
Low Tide
3:18PM0.48m
4:33AM0.57m
4:27PM0.55m
5:47AM0.55m
5:43PM0.57m
6:51AM0.51m
6:51PM0.54m
7:41AM0.44m
7:45PM0.49m
8:22AM0.38m
8:29PM0.43m
8:59AM0.31m
9:07PM0.37m
9:34AM0.26m
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part cloud
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
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7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
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5:07
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:10
 mm
1
2
Temp °C
25
20
26
29
19
19
19
18
20
22
20
21
23
21
23
24
19
25
29
21
19
Feels °C
23
19
23
27
20
17
17
18
18
21
19
21
23
20
23
23
19
22
28
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
17
1
S
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
1
E
6
1.1
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
17
Energy kJ
603
522
406
375
261
317
514
714
568
371
80
702
1398
1195
773
521
307
303
238
1373
1444
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
1.1
E
6
0.8
SSW
13
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
7
Energy kJ
26
16
16
15
26
17
123
123
77
198
93
88
54
26
35
21
36
57
78
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
5
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.1
E
11
0.2
SSW
24
0.8
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
11
8
3
4
8
36
16
9
32
81
2
18
34
16
2
54
521
172
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
0.7
SW
5
0.7
SSW
5
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
0.2
SSW
3
0.9
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
0.4
NNW
3
Energy kJ
6
27
22
113
155
1
102
219
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
Distance (km)
2
0
0
2
0
31
31
12
121
76
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
9
8
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
9
9
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Information about the Rivermouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rivermouth 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 (Rivermouth) 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 Rivermouth 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.

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