Surf Forecasts:
Riviera Shorebreak surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 496 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riviera Shorebreak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Well, to be honest, looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating run for us. The first real sniff of anything worth paddling out for doesn’t arrive until the 17th of August. That’s a long and quiet gap to sit through.
Right now, and for the next two weeks, we’ve got Riviera Shorebreak on the menu, but it’s a tough one. This spot is a rarely breaking wave, so having it as our only option tells you everything about the lack of swell. The water is sitting at a warm 89°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The first few days are basically a write-off. Monday the 3rd has a morning of absolute glass, with a tiny 2ft SSW swell at a long 13 seconds, but it’s just not enough to get excited about. The combined energy is weak at 188, and the afternoon turns cross-on. Tuesday through to the following week is a miasma of cross-on and onshore winds, with swell heights barely cracking 3ft. The energy does pick up a bit, hitting 416 on Friday the 7th and even 622 on Friday afternoon, but the wind is all wrong – cross or cross-on – and the forecast is rated as marginal at best. It’s just messy.
We finally get a glimmer of hope on the 17th of August. Monday morning is still a bit of a write-off with onshore wind, but that afternoon? The wind swings to a light cross-offshore breeze from the north, and the conditions turn clean. The swell is still small at 2ft from the SW, but with a 14-second period, it’s got some shape. The energy is moderate at 289. This is the true standout and the only window where conditions actually align. It’s not a big day, but if you’re desperate, that Monday afternoon session is your best bet. Keep in mind it’s a rarely breaking spot, so you’ll need some luck.
Beyond that, Tuesday the 18th is messy again. So, really, you’re waiting for that one afternoon. It’s not a great outlook, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 111 | 114 | 73 | 88 | 99 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 70 | 113 | 208 | 281 | 249 | 439 | 310 | 496 | 353 | 309 | 301 | 352 | 225 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:13AM1.51m | 11:15PM1.24m | 11:44AM1.51m | 00:21AM1.06m | 12:26PM1.50m | 3:16AM0.93m | 1:33PM1.47m | 3:15PM1.48m | 7:46AM1.21m | 4:49PM1.56m | 7:58AM1.31m | 5:57PM1.67m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:29PM0.65m | 5:04AM0.63m | 6:34PM0.65m | 5:23AM0.78m | 8:18PM0.63m | 5:08AM0.93m | 10:34PM0.50m | 11:51PM0.32m | 11:00AM1.14m | 00:42AM0.15m | 12:17PM1.04m | 1:25AM0.02m | |||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 111 | 114 | 73 | 88 | 99 | 50 | 74 | 73 | 70 | 113 | 208 | 108 | 164 | 439 | 310 | 496 | 353 | 309 | 301 | 352 | 225 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 22 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 67 | 66 | 66 | 39 | 56 | 75 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 26 | 159 | 281 | 249 | 151 | 116 | 69 | 96 | 44 | 59 | 73 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 12 | W 7 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 20 | SSW 11 | S 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 8 | SW 23 | SSW 8 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 10 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 60 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 6 | 18 | 73 | 72 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 28 | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 370 | 0 | 135 | 684 | 0 | 239 | 309 | 0 | 135 | 309 | 0 | 135 | 336 | 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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