Surf Forecasts:
Riviera Shorebreak surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore 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★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be 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.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| 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, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the Riviera Shorebreak forecast in the old-school units.
This spot is a rare one, it doesn’t fire up often. The whole 16-day window starts off pretty flat and messy. The first few days are a total loss with poor surf conditions and cross-onshore winds. We’re looking at a 2ft swell from the SW with periods all over the place. The energy is weak to moderate (199 to 568). Not worth getting wet for.
Then, on Saturday the 8th of August, the afternoon clears up. The wind goes glassy, and we get a 3ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is moderate (470), and the call is "expect good surf conditions." That’s your first real chance at a clean, tiny wave. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
The big one, though, is Friday the 14th of August. The afternoon is looking like the standout. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a super long 18-second period, pushing strong energy (1141). That’s some serious groundswell. The wind is onshore, which isn’t ideal, but that much long-period juice from the SW usually means solid, lined-up waves. Since Riviera Shorebreak is exposed, it could handle it. The wave state is unknown, but the score is the highest in the forecast. That’s the session to aim for.
The next day, Saturday the 15th, still has some size (4ft SW, 16s), but a moderate cross-onshore wind will chop it up. Sunday the 16th drops to 3ft and the wind gets messy again. After that, it’s a slow fade into small, weak swell and poor conditions for the rest of the second week.
Bottom line: the best bet is the afternoon of Friday the 14th of August. That’s the biggest, most powerful swell of the run. The glassy afternoon on the 8th is a good fallback for a small-wave session. The rest of the time, it’s pretty quiet. And remember, this break rarely breaks, so when it does, you’ve got to be ready.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
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 kJ | 70 | 113 | 159 | 281 | 249 | 439 | 310 | 496 | 353 | 309 | 301 | 352 | 225 | 253 | 249 | 164 | 307 | 307 | 192 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:16AM0.93m | 1:33PM1.47m | 3:15PM1.48m | 7:46AM1.21m | 4:49PM1.56m | 7:58AM1.31m | 5:57PM1.67m | 8:20AM1.39m | 6:52PM1.77m | 8:45AM1.45m | 7:38PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:18PM0.63m | 5:08AM0.93m | 10:34PM0.50m | 11:51PM0.32m | 11:00AM1.14m | 00:42AM0.15m | 12:17PM1.04m | 1:25AM0.02m | 1:06PM0.92m | 2:03AM-0.04m | 1:47PM0.80m | 2:37AM-0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 70 | 113 | 109 | 138 | 164 | 439 | 310 | 496 | 353 | 309 | 301 | 352 | 225 | 253 | 249 | 164 | 307 | 307 | 142 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 22 | WSW 4 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 32 | 26 | 159 | 281 | 249 | 126 | 116 | 69 | 96 | 44 | 81 | 73 | 1 | 136 | 236 | 133 | 206 | 145 | 192 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 20 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 8 | SW 23 | SSW 11 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 14 | 60 | 46 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 73 | 72 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 85 | 60 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 135 | 298 | 0 | 135 | 305 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 117 | 10 | 305 | 0 | 135 | 305 | 0 | 117 | 239 | 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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