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Riversdale Surf Forecast
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Riversdale surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 16 Nov 2025 NZDT
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 Monday (Nov 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riversdale in the next 12 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 17th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 18th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 19th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riversdale over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 363 | 410 | 296 | 204 | 200 | 181 | 477 | 222 | 680 | 464 | 646 | 462 | 380 | 373 | 278 | 158 | 127 | 101 | 75 | 75 | 72 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:10PM 1.34 | 3:38AM 1.31 | 3:57PM 1.31 | 4:24AM 1.32 | 4:43PM 1.29 | 5:09AM 1.34 | 5:29PM 1.28 | 5:53AM 1.37 | 6:14PM 1.28 | 6:36AM 1.39 | 7:00PM 1.28 | 7:21AM 1.40 | 7:44PM 1.27 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:26PM 0.22 | 9:49AM 0.27 | 10:11PM 0.25 | 10:37AM 0.28 | 10:55PM 0.26 | 11:25AM 0.28 | 11:38PM 0.27 | 12:11PM 0.28 | 12:22AM 0.28 | 12:58PM 0.27 | 1:07AM 0.29 | 1:44PM 0.27 | 1:51AM 0.29 | ||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
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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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