Surf Forecasts:
Riviera surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riviera this week:
The surf forecast for Riviera over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riviera in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riviera over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line.
Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead for Riviera. The swell energy is there in patches, but the wind and wave quality just aren’t lining up for any proper sessions. We’ve got a couple of mornings where it might be worth a look, but don’t expect anything firing.
The best bet in this whole 16-day window is Tuesday the 7th of July. The morning sees a clean 4ft SSW groundswell, with a solid 18-second period and offshore SW winds. That combo will keep things pretty lined up. Combined swell energy hits 837 (moderate), so there’s some push behind it. The water’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year at 68°F, which is a nice bonus.
Monday the 6th of July morning isn’t bad either, with 3ft SSW swell at 16 seconds and clean WSW offshore wind. It’s a smaller option but worth a mention.
Outside of that, it’s mostly small, choppy, and cross-onshore. From Wednesday the 8th onward, the winds swing unfavourable more often than not, and by the second week we’re looking at very marginal conditions with weak, jumbled swell. Swell energy drops into the low hundreds at times, and the wave heights stay under 3ft. Not much to get excited about.
There are a few days with no real recommendation at all – particularly from the 10th through the 13th, and again after the 15th – so expect some long flat gaps.
Riviera is a beginner-friendly spot and it’s very consistent in terms of swell exposure, but the quality just isn’t there for a confident paddle. If you’re a kiter, the stronger afternoons with cross-shore wind on Saturday the 18th might be more your thing.
Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, don’t rush.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 550 | 326 | 326 | 485 | 777 | 603 | 491 | 667 | 651 | 627 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 339 | 405 | 344 | 362 | 281 | 210 | 229 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:49AM1.23m | 2:39PM1.32m | 2:04AM1.04m | 3:27PM1.42m | 3:52AM0.90m | 4:19PM1.54m | 5:43AM0.87m | 5:13PM1.68m | 7:10AM0.93m | 6:07PM1.82m | 8:12AM1.02m | 7:01PM1.95m | 9:01AM1.10m | 7:53PM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:47AM0.23m | 8:54PM0.66m | 8:25AM0.37m | 10:29PM0.51m | 9:13AM0.51m | 11:52PM0.29m | 10:15AM0.62m | 00:56AM0.05m | 11:25AM0.69m | 1:49AM-0.16m | 12:32PM0.69m | 2:38AM-0.33m | 1:33PM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — |
 | 8:02 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 550 | 326 | 326 | 392 | 777 | 603 | 99 | 667 | 651 | 627 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 339 | 405 | 344 | 362 | 281 | 210 | 229 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 20 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 |
| kJ | 16 | 23 | 259 | 63 | 58 | 60 | 491 | 88 | 63 | 51 | 94 | 131 | 69 | 53 | 37 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 153 | 110 | 113 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 7 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | — | W 9 | S 9 | S 10 | — | S 11 | WNW 10 | — | S 19 | S 19 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 181 | 180 | 47 | 485 | 2 | 220 | 140 | 118 | — | 41 | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | 18 | — | 66 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 89 | 0 | 85 | 89 | 0 | 85 | 89 | 12 | 81 | 89 | 23 | 81 | 68 | 32 | 86 | 81 | 68 | 85 | 85 | 3 | 86 |
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The above surf forecast table for Riviera provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Riviera can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Riviera 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 (Riviera) 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).
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