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Riversdale Surf Forecast
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Riversdale surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 04 Dec 2025 NZDTForecast 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
16.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (Dec 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riversdale in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Dec 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 5th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 5th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 5th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riversdale over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 3195 | 1600 | 926 | 689 | 320 | 128 | 90 | 461 | 307 | 133 | 47 | 26 | 26 | 12 | 17 | 55 | 93 | 166 | 144 | 139 | 88 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | off | cross- off | glass | off | off | on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:35AM 1.66 | 6:03PM 1.52 | 6:33AM 1.70 | 7:01PM 1.53 | 7:30AM 1.72 | 7:59PM 1.53 | 8:27AM 1.72 | 8:56PM 1.50 | 9:24AM 1.68 | 9:53PM 1.47 | 10:19AM 1.62 | 10:49PM 1.43 | 11:14AM 1.55 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:15PM 0.02 | 11:56AM 0.01 | 12:13AM -0.00 | 12:56PM -0.01 | 1:12AM -0.01 | 1:55PM -0.02 | 2:09AM -0.01 | 2:53PM -0.01 | 3:07AM 0.01 | 3:50PM 0.01 | 4:03AM 0.04 | 4:45PM 0.04 | 4:59AM 0.09 | ||||||||||
Thu 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | ||
| Sunset | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 16 | 12 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 14 | ||
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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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