Riversdale surf break

Riversdale surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 30 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
15.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Riversdale in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 30th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
0
2
3
4
3
4
4
1
4
4
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ESE
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.5
S
2
S
1.7
S
1.9
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.6
S
1.3
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)111917161514131213121214131212111110131415
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)314277399273131027341314855122896473511158267594641951144870113186
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
WSW
5
SW
25
S
20
S
10
S
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
NNW
5
N
15
NE
10
N
10
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
10
NW
25
SSE
20
S
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrossglassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:57PM
1.38
4:23AM
1.47
4:49PM
1.38
5:14AM
1.45
5:40PM
1.38
6:04AM
1.42
6:29PM
1.39
6:52AM
1.39
7:16PM
1.40
7:40AM
1.37
8:03PM
1.40
8:27AM
1.34
8:49PM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:07PM
0.14
10:43AM
0.15
11:00PM
0.15
11:33AM
0.16
11:53PM
0.16
12:21PM
0.17
12:44AM
0.18
1:08PM
0.18
1:33AM
0.19
1:54PM
0.20
2:22AM
0.20
2:39PM
0.23
3:10AM
0.22
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise7:26--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--
Sunset-7:12--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:04--7:01-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---2-------------29--
Temp. °C212215141211131311171714202117192017141414
Feels °C (?)212114107710109141411171614161714101012
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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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