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Riversdale surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 28 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Riversdale surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, S swell with 7,574 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period with S swell.
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 Thursday (May 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riversdale in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riversdale over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 14 | S 15 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SSW 9 | ENE 10 | |
2570 | 4150 | 7138 | 4027 | 2753 | 1567 | 846 | 738 | 303 | 95 | 68 | 241 | 292 | 331 | 688 | 990 | 1732 | 1113 | 427 | 300 | 204 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:04PM1.35m | 3:24AM1.30m | 3:50PM1.36m | 4:10AM1.29m | 4:35PM1.38m | 4:56AM1.28m | 5:19PM1.40m | 5:41AM1.28m | 6:03PM1.41m | 6:26AM1.28m | 6:48PM1.41m | 7:11AM1.27m | 7:32PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM0.26m | 9:35AM0.25m | 10:06PM0.27m | 10:19AM0.26m | 10:53PM0.27m | 11:04AM0.27m | 11:40PM0.27m | 11:48AM0.28m | 00:26AM0.27m | 12:33PM0.28m | 1:12AM0.27m | 1:18PM0.28m | 1:57AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — |
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Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 |
14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 15 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | S 10 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SSW 9 | ENE 10 |
 kJ | 2570 | 4150 | 7138 | 4027 | 2753 | 1567 | 846 | 738 | 303 | 90 | 65 | 138 | 133 | 35 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1113 | 427 | 300 | 204 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | E 9 | NE 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | S 9 | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | ENE 10 | S 8 |
| kJ | 41 | 40 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 106 | 95 | 68 | 31 | 41 | 6 | — | — | — | 14 | 86 | 275 | 130 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 12 | E 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 37 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | — | SW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 7 | 33 | 241 | 292 | 331 | 688 | 990 | 1732 | — | 151 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9 | 53 | 9 | 29 | 4 | 64 | 106 | 64 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 0 |
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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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