Riversdale surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 5,561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riversdale in the next 16 days are 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riversdale over the next 16 days.
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