Riversdale surf break

Riversdale surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 25 Mar 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
16.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riversdale this week:

The surf forecast for Riversdale over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Riversdale in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 27th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 27th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, strong winds from the NE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
1.1
ENE
1.7
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.4
NE
1.7
E
1.1
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)1312667899891112121212111119161014
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)96607420753778813209757894352865406245394153372143602694182982
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
30
NE
35
NE
40
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
15
NNE
15
N
10
N
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
20
N
25
WNW
20
SW
10
S
10
ENE
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:16AM
1.46
11:43PM
1.58
12:13PM
1.44
12:40AM
1.57
1:10PM
1.42
1:38AM
1.55
2:07PM
1.40
2:35AM
1.53
3:03PM
1.39
3:30AM
1.50
3:57PM
1.38
4:23AM
1.47
4:49PM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:27PM
0.09
6:07AM
0.08
6:23PM
0.10
7:04AM
0.10
7:20PM
0.11
8:00AM
0.11
8:16PM
0.12
8:56AM
0.13
9:12PM
0.13
9:50AM
0.14
10:07PM
0.14
10:43AM
0.15
11:00PM
0.15
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--
Sunset-7:20--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:12--7:09-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----5171-------1--2---
Temp. °C181616171616192118232418232419202118131511
Feels °C (?)16151313111015171721231722231918181512138
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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 16 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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