Surf Forecasts:
Riviera Shorebreak surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 851 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 8PM. 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 (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riviera Shorebreak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here again, now in feet and miles. Let's break down Riviera Shorebreak.
We're lookin' at a lean period ahead, no way around it. This break rarely breaks, and over the next sixteen days, there's no real stand-out swell. The water's about 89°, a touch warmer than usual, so at least you're comfortable.
Your first chance is Saturday afternoon, August 8th. A long-period groundswell out of the southwest, 16 seconds, with waves around 3ft. The combined energy is moderate at 490 (units). A light northwest breeze makes it cross-shore, so it's small and a bit bumpy. Sunday the 9th is a total loss with poor surf and cross-onshore winds.
Tuesday morning the 11th is your next peek. Offshore wind from the west, light air, and a 2ft southwest swell with a long 18-second period. The energy climbs to 524 (units). With offshore breeze, it might be glassy but tiny and inconsistent. You'll be workin' for scraps.
Friday the 14th picks up a little. Waves around 3ft, 18-second period, and light cross-onshore winds. The energy is strong at 668 in the morning, then 768 (units) in the arvo, but the conditions aren't clean.
The best bet across the whole 16 days is Saturday morning, August 15th. Waves at 4ft from the southwest, 16-second period, and an offshore breeze from the west-southwest. The energy reads 750 (units). It's not a powerhouse, but it's the closest we'll get to clean, rideable surf. Still, this spot rarely breaks, so keep your expectations in check.
The second week fades out. From the 16th through the 23rd, waves shrink to 2ft to 3ft, with a lot of cross-onshore or just flat conditions. Energy drops from the 300s down to the low 200s (units). Sunday the 23rd morning has a light variable wind and a weak 2ft swell from the south-southwest, but it's a hail Mary.
So here it is: Riviera Shorebreak is an inconsistent wave, and this forecast is full of small, choppy, or poorly-timed surf. Saturday the 15th morning is your best shot, but don't count on much. Honestly, with all that side-onshore wind and small chop, this stretch looks more interesting for kite-surfing than paddlin' out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 353 | 309 | 301 | 293 | 225 | 222 | 236 | 167 | 307 | 375 | 192 | 508 | 371 | 349 | 400 | 242 | 296 | 442 | 510 | 746 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 4:49PM1.56m | 7:58AM1.31m | 5:57PM1.67m | 8:20AM1.39m | 6:52PM1.77m | 8:45AM1.45m | 7:38PM1.82m | 9:10AM1.50m | 8:20PM1.81m | 9:35AM1.53m | 9:00PM1.75m | 9:58AM1.55m | 9:37PM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:42AM0.15m | 12:17PM1.04m | 1:25AM0.02m | 1:06PM0.92m | 2:03AM-0.04m | 1:47PM0.80m | 2:37AM-0.03m | 2:26PM0.70m | 3:08AM0.05m | 3:04PM0.62m | 3:36AM0.17m | 3:40PM0.58m | 3:59AM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 353 | 309 | 301 | 293 | 225 | 222 | 219 | 167 | 206 | 228 | 128 | 508 | 371 | 349 | 400 | 242 | 203 | 442 | 510 | 746 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 22 | WSW 3 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | — | W 3 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 116 | 43 | 59 | 73 | 1 | 136 | 236 | 133 | 307 | 375 | 192 | 24 | — | 2 | 71 | 134 | 296 | 206 | 248 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | SSW 11 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 7 | S 15 | SW 23 | S 11 | W 4 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 21 | 23 | 18 | 73 | 72 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 20 | 20 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WSW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 0 | 135 | 3 | 0 | 135 | 305 | 0 | 135 | 299 | 0 | 135 | 309 | 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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