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Riversdale surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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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 Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (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 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 96 | 60 | 74 | 207 | 537 | 788 | 1320 | 975 | 789 | 435 | 286 | 540 | 624 | 539 | 415 | 337 | 214 | 360 | 269 | 418 | 2982 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- 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 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:22 | - | - | 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 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 5 | 17 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 8 |
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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.











