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Riversdale surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 05 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Riversdale surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Riversdale sea temperature is
16.6° C
 (Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riversdale this week:

The surf forecast for Riversdale over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Riversdale in the next 12 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 08) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 6th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 10th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 10th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
ENE
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)1310101010131110108141211913121313121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)417305210136104555954482479392234181267384367246158104
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
20
ENE
15
N
10
NW
10
SE
10
NW
5
WSW
10
SE
10
NW
10
WSW
20
S
10
ESE
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NW
5
NW
5
SE
10
E
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
off		offoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		offoffglassoncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:01PM
1.41
9:26AM
1.49
9:52PM
1.39
10:16AM
1.43
10:42PM
1.37
11:05AM
1.37
11:31PM
1.35
11:53AM
1.32
12:20AM
1.34
12:41PM
1.28
1:07AM
1.33
1:29PM
1.25
1:54AM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:58PM
0.09
3:14AM
0.11
3:47PM
0.12
4:06AM
0.15
4:35PM
0.16
4:57AM
0.20
5:22PM
0.21
5:46AM
0.25
6:07PM
0.25
6:35AM
0.28
6:52PM
0.29
7:23AM
0.31
7:37PM
0.31
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise6:24--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:31--6:31--6:33--
Sunset-8:31--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:27--8:25--8:24-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171814232217222218211816171817242518202016
Feels °C (?)141511232116212116191516161616212217181915
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Information about the Riversdale Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Riversdale provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Riversdale can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Riversdale 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 (Riversdale) 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 Riversdale 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.

Riversdale is 38 km (24 miles) from Masterton. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Masterton. Masterton has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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