Surf Forecasts:
Riviera Shorebreak surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,044 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riviera Shorebreak in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riviera Shorebreak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaking over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, for Riviera Shorebreak, it’s a pretty lean run. This spot is a tricky one that rarely breaks, and this forecast doesn’t do us any favours. The first surfable window is a long way off, with a gap of about a week before we see anything worth paddling out for. The first week is mostly a write-off, with small, choppy, and cross-onshore conditions that are not worth your time. The water is sitting at about 88° though, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're waiting.
The real standout, and the only one I’d call good, is the morning of Monday the 27th of July. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell from the SW, with a period of 19 seconds. That’s very long period groundswell, which means it’ll have plenty of punch and energy (combined energy is 1606), but it might break a bit too straight at this beach setup. The wind is light from the SSW, so it’s just a light cross-onshore, keeping things rideable. This is the best on offer.
Just before that, the morning of Sunday the 25th of July is also worth a mention. It’s a smaller 3ft swell, but with a very long 21 second period, and the wind is glassy offshore from the WSW. That’s prime conditions for a clean face, and the energy is still decent (890). It’s the kind of morning that could be a sneaky good session if you’re local.
The afternoon of Monday the 27th of July keeps the swell going at 4ft, with the wind flipping to a light offshore from the WSW, making it clean. The period drops to 16 seconds, but it’s still a solid, long-period groundswell. The energy is still strong (1100).
The afternoon of Wednesday the 29th of July shows a bump to 5ft from the SW with a 16 second period, and light offshore wind from the WSW. That’s a good combo, with strong energy (1213), but it’s getting into the size where it’s better for intermediates and up.
Keep in mind, the 27th of July is over a week away, so it’s a promising long-range call, but don’t lock it in just yet. The rest of the run is a mix of choppy cross-onshore winds or sketchy conditions, so don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
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 kJ | 125 | 181 | 136 | 134 | 128 | 297 | 331 | 205 | 529 | 493 | 482 | 283 | 567 | 1044 | 525 | 492 | 606 | 577 | 701 | 435 | 442 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:46AM1.41m | 9:46PM1.66m | 11:18AM1.41m | 10:28PM1.49m | 11:49AM1.40m | 11:11PM1.30m | 12:19PM1.39m | 00:03AM1.12m | 12:53PM1.38m | 1:35AM0.96m | 1:35PM1.36m | 2:36PM1.35m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM0.80m | 4:39AM0.22m | 4:40PM0.80m | 5:07AM0.40m | 5:31PM0.81m | 5:29AM0.58m | 6:35PM0.82m | 5:41AM0.74m | 8:15PM0.80m | 5:32AM0.87m | 10:33PM0.71m | 11:44PM0.58m | |||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 10 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 116 | 181 | 136 | 76 | 128 | 173 | 331 | 185 | 529 | 389 | 265 | 236 | 567 | 1044 | 525 | 492 | 606 | 577 | 701 | 435 | 442 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 125 | 15 | 82 | 134 | 104 | 297 | 300 | 205 | 157 | 493 | 482 | 283 | 120 | 81 | 156 | 84 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 265 | 234 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SW 16 | SW 19 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 24 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 16 | 17 | 130 | 125 | 50 | 6 | 4 | 125 | 57 | 28 | 12 | 167 | 78 | 22 | 45 | 30 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 58 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | SE 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 135 | 305 | 0 | 74 | 135 | 0 | 10 | 298 | 0 | 117 | 117 | 0 | 135 | 298 | 0 | 135 | 305 | 0 | 135 | 305 | 0 |
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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).
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