
Surf Forecasts:
Riviera Shorebreak surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riviera Shorebreak this week:
The surf forecast for Riviera Shorebreak over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riviera Shorebreak in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riviera Shorebreak over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
281 | 285 | 281 | 308 | 308 | 438 | 1066 | 1471 | 1659 | 1607 | 2094 | 2221 | 1468 | 1773 | 1062 | 267 | 237 | 248 | 357 | 357 | 194 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:24PM1.65m | 7:55AM1.62m | 7:58PM1.68m | 8:13AM1.70m | 8:32PM1.65m | 8:32AM1.76m | 9:07PM1.58m | 8:54AM1.79m | 9:44PM1.46m | 9:17AM1.79m | 10:25PM1.30m | 9:41AM1.74m | 11:15PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:26PM0.55m | 1:43AM0.28m | 1:53PM0.40m | 2:05AM0.33m | 2:23PM0.28m | 2:27AM0.40m | 2:55PM0.19m | 2:50AM0.50m | 3:29PM0.17m | 3:11AM0.61m | 4:07PM0.20m | 3:29AM0.74m | 4:51PM0.29m | 3:38AM0.85m | |||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
281 | 285 | 281 | 308 | 308 | 438 | 1066 | 1471 | 1659 | 1607 | 2094 | 2221 | 1468 | 1773 | 1062 | 267 | 237 | 135 | 357 | 357 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 4 | S 13 | S 11 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
17 | 26 | 3 | 222 | 209 | 327 | 61 | 164 | 304 | 675 | 208 | 264 | 134 | 91 | 104 | 194 | 186 | 248 | 70 | 29 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 4 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 24 | WSW 12 | — | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 18 |
11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 28 | 113 | 122 | 22 | 79 | — | 69 | 117 | 37 | 60 | 64 | 119 | 92 | 57 | 27 | 23 | 194 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 7 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — |
— | 13 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 135 | 298 | 0 | 135 | 305 | 0 | 135 | 258 | 0 | 135 | 305 | 0 | 135 | 307 | 0 | 135 | 305 | 0 | 135 | 298 | 0 |
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Information about the Riviera Shorebreak Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Riviera Shorebreak provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Riviera Shorebreak can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Riviera Shorebreak 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 Shorebreak) 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 Riviera Shorebreak 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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