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Riversdale Surf Forecast
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Riversdale surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 17 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 Tuesday (Jun 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4ft and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3ft and 5s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riversdale in the next 12 days are 8ft 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3ft 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 17th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 23rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 24th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riversdale over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 599 | 619 | 382 | 373 | 368 | 327 | 426 | 316 | 192 | 177 | 284 | 335 | 362 | 376 | 254 | 229 | 257 | 202 | 291 | 649 | 2850 | 1561 | 1081 | 665 | 305 | 209 | 164 | 43 | 34 | 48 | 108 | 381 | 3419 | 1006 | 1928 | 994 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 9:29AM 4.2 | 9:52PM 4.69 | 10:18AM 4.27 | 10:41PM 4.69 | 11:09AM 4.36 | 11:32PM 4.72 | 12:03PM 4.56 | 12:27AM 4.72 | 12:59PM 4.76 | 1:24AM 4.76 | 1:56PM 4.95 | 2:22AM 4.79 | 2:53PM 5.15 | 3:20AM 4.82 | 3:51PM 5.32 | 4:18AM 4.86 | 4:48PM 5.41 | 5:15AM 4.86 | 5:44PM 5.48 | 6:11AM 4.82 | 6:39PM 5.45 | 7:06AM 4.76 | 7:33PM 5.32 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 3:37PM 0.69 | 4:16AM 0.62 | 4:26PM 0.62 | 5:03AM 0.52 | 5:19PM 0.56 | 5:53AM 0.43 | 6:14PM 0.49 | 6:44AM 0.36 | 7:12PM 0.43 | 7:38AM 0.26 | 8:12PM 0.33 | 8:34AM 0.23 | 9:12PM 0.26 | 9:31AM 0.16 | 10:12PM 0.2 | 10:28AM 0.13 | 11:11PM 0.13 | 11:25AM 0.13 | 12:09AM 0.13 | 12:22PM 0.13 | 1:05AM 0.16 | 1:17PM 0.2 | 1:59AM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:55 | - |
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Rain (in) | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 52 | 50 | 48 | 52 | 54 | 50 | 54 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 52 | 48 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 46 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 46 | 50 | 57 | 57 | 55 |
| Feels °F (?) | 46 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 43 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 50 | 48 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 45 | 43 | 39 | 45 | 46 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 37 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 45 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 57°F on Thu afternoon, min 46°F on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 57°F on Fri morning, min 46°F on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 54°F on Wed afternoon, min 41°F on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.5in), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 57°F on Sat morning, min 46°F on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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