Surf Forecasts:
Riviera Shorebreak surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riviera Shorebreak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for Riviera Shorebreak. It’s a slow start, so don’t expect much for a while.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Saturday 29 August. That morning a 4ft SW swell is coming in with a 16-second period – that’s a deep-water groundswell, packing some serious energy (combined energy of 1040). The wind is light and blowing straight offshore, so it’ll be clean. That’s a solid window for an intermediate surfer, but the swell is big enough to push beginners around. The water temp is 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The afternoon of the 29th gets messy with a 12 mph cross-onshore wind, so the morning is the only clean shot that day. Sunday 30 August is similar, with a 4ft SW swell and light wind, but the conditions are only marginal.
The first week of September starts to look a little more interesting. On Thursday 3 September, the morning offers a 3ft SW swell, 17-second period, with a light cross-onshore breeze. Combined energy is 722. The shape is there, but the wind isn’t perfect. Friday 4 September is similar, with 4ft SW swell and a light cross-onshore wind. Energy is still strong (956), but it’s not a standout.
The best bet of the whole forecast is Monday 7 September that afternoon. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the SW, and we’ve got a 3ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. Combined energy of 402. The surface will be smooth as glass, and that SSW direction is a better fit for this break. The swell is small, so grab a longboard. The next morning, Tuesday 8 September, is even better – dead calm, glassy, with a 3ft SSW swell. That’s your winner. It’s not big, but the conditions are perfect.
Remember, Riviera Shorebreak rarely breaks, so any rideable day is a win. The 7th and 8th of September are the ones to circle.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 165 | 233 | 248 | 157 | 139 | 134 | 209 | 203 | 251 | 318 | 671 | 854 | 813 | 620 | 558 | 412 | 459 | 395 | 221 | 212 | 208 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:16AM1.36m | 7:04PM1.63m | 8:28AM1.42m | 7:37PM1.70m | 8:43AM1.48m | 8:08PM1.72m | 9:00AM1.54m | 8:40PM1.70m | 9:18AM1.60m | 9:13PM1.63m | 9:37AM1.64m | 9:47PM1.52m | 9:58AM1.66m | 10:24PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:18PM0.85m | 1:58AM0.17m | 1:43PM0.74m | 2:20AM0.16m | 2:10PM0.63m | 2:41AM0.18m | 2:40PM0.54m | 3:02AM0.25m | 3:11PM0.46m | 3:24AM0.34m | 3:45PM0.41m | 3:44AM0.46m | 4:23PM0.41m | 4:03AM0.59m | |||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 94 | 233 | 147 | 64 | 73 | 34 | 115 | 81 | 251 | 318 | 671 | 854 | 813 | 620 | 558 | 412 | 459 | 395 | 154 | 212 | 208 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 165 | 161 | 248 | 157 | 139 | 134 | 209 | 203 | 44 | 113 | 108 | 78 | 221 | 226 | 140 | 141 | 18 | 17 | 221 | 96 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | WSW 4 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 40 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 66 | 111 | 152 | 61 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 39 | 4 | 58 | 53 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 135 | 305 | 0 | 135 | 305 | 0 | 135 | 305 | 0 | 135 | 301 | 0 | 135 | 298 | 0 | 36 | 303 | 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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