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Riversdale Surf Forecast
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Riversdale surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 01 Jun 2025 NZST
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 Sunday (Jun 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 13ft and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riversdale in the next 12 days are 13ft 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3ft 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 05) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 1st Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 1st Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 1st Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riversdale over the next 12 days.
Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | 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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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 5400 | 6961 | 4869 | 6002 | 5893 | 2412 | 1138 | 799 | 379 | 441 | 356 | 440 | 650 | 304 | 550 | 390 | 280 | 270 | 917 | 1427 | 730 | 3507 | 6715 | 4834 | 6581 | 4659 | 3831 | 4217 | 3750 | 3210 | 2277 | 1774 | 1234 | 683 | 524 | 655 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 9:21AM 4.69 | 9:47PM 5.15 | 10:16AM 4.53 | 10:40PM 4.92 | 11:09AM 4.4 | 11:31PM 4.69 | 12:00PM 4.27 | 12:21AM 4.49 | 12:50PM 4.2 | 1:09AM 4.3 | 1:38PM 4.2 | 1:56AM 4.2 | 2:24PM 4.23 | 2:42AM 4.13 | 3:09PM 4.3 | 3:28AM 4.1 | 3:53PM 4.4 | 4:14AM 4.13 | 4:38PM 4.49 | 5:00AM 4.13 | 5:23PM 4.56 | 5:45AM 4.17 | 6:07PM 4.63 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 3:31PM 0.33 | 4:12AM 0.33 | 4:25PM 0.46 | 5:04AM 0.46 | 5:17PM 0.62 | 5:53AM 0.59 | 6:08PM 0.79 | 6:40AM 0.72 | 6:58PM 0.92 | 7:25AM 0.82 | 7:47PM 0.98 | 8:09AM 0.89 | 8:35PM 1.05 | 8:53AM 0.95 | 9:23PM 1.02 | 9:37AM 0.95 | 10:10PM 1.02 | 10:21AM 0.95 | 10:58PM 0.95 | 11:06AM 0.95 | 11:44PM 0.92 | 11:52AM 0.92 | 12:30AM 0.89 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - |
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Rain (in) | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.1 | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 54 | 52 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 52 | 61 | 59 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 63 | 61 | 55 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 50 | 52 | 50 | 52 | 59 | 57 |
| Feels °F (?) | 48 | 46 | 48 | 54 | 55 | 46 | 55 | 54 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 41 | 36 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 41 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 41 | 43 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 55 | 52 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 61°F on Tue morning, min 48°F on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.4in), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 63°F on Wed night, min 45°F on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 2.4in), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 52°F on Sun night, min 46°F on Sat morning). Mainly near gales. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.3in), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 59°F on Thu afternoon, min 45°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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