Surf Forecasts:
Riversdale surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 8,854 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s 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 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riversdale over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 917 | 565 | 238 | 1126 | 2387 | 5415 | 1365 | 696 | 613 | 235 | 475 | 240 | 470 | 413 | 778 | 1365 | 979 | 430 | 223 | 167 | 719 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:12AM1.36m | 11:37PM1.25m | 11:59AM1.35m | 00:23AM1.23m | 12:46PM1.33m | 1:09AM1.22m | 1:32PM1.33m | 1:54AM1.22m | 2:18PM1.34m | 2:40AM1.23m | 3:04PM1.35m | 3:26AM1.26m | 3:50PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:33PM0.29m | 5:44AM0.31m | 6:19PM0.31m | 6:29AM0.32m | 7:05PM0.32m | 7:14AM0.32m | 7:50PM0.32m | 8:00AM0.30m | 8:36PM0.30m | 8:46AM0.28m | 9:21PM0.27m | 9:33AM0.25m | 10:07PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 |
| kJ | 917 | 565 | 238 | 47 | 30 | 5415 | 1365 | 696 | 613 | 235 | 59 | 240 | 191 | 413 | 509 | 928 | 619 | 430 | 223 | 167 | 719 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | ESE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 195 | 126 | 82 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 105 | 23 | 18 | 76 | 58 | 47 | 21 | 98 | 82 | 192 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | NE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 19 | 44 | 9 | 26 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 72 | 81 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NW 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | N 5 | WNW 4 | S 7 | — | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 47 | 16 | 15 | 1126 | 2387 | — | — | — | 4 | 11 | 475 | — | 470 | 303 | 778 | 1365 | 979 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 172 | 172 | 358 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 178 | 0 | 106 | 106 | 0 | 26 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 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.
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