Surf Forecasts:
Riviere Noire Harbour surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,611 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riviere Noire Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for Riviere Noire Harbour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riviere Noire Harbour in the next 16 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riviere Noire Harbour over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking at the surf outlook for our area. We’ve got one spot in focus with a pretty interesting run ahead.
Straight up, we’re looking at Riviere Noire Harbour, a sandbar setup that’s fairly consistent. The water is sitting at 76.8°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber. The action kicks off this Thursday afternoon, and it looks like a solid window of clean, offshore conditions is about to open up.
The first standout is definitely coming up this Friday afternoon, the 31st of July. The swell ticks up to 5.6ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period, that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy reading is a solid 1387 (moderate to strong), and with a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the E, the wave faces are going to be clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell direction is SSW, which matches the optimum direction for the break. It’s going to be a bit sizeable, so not one for the beginners.
The weekend is also looking very promising. Saturday the 1st of August has a 5.9ft to 6.2ft SSW groundswell, holding that 15-second period. The combined energy is climbing into the 1500s, and we’re seeing true offshore winds, moderate breeze from the E. The Harbour will be handling that power well, but at this size, it’s definitely for the more experienced crew. That morning session on Saturday looks choice.
We do have a bit of a lull coming through the middle of next week, with smaller surf and less energy. But hold on, because the window starting Monday the 10th of August is another standout. The forecast shows a 4.9ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy surges to 2141 (strong wave energy). The wind is moderate offshore from the ESE, keeping it glassy. That’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but let’s see how it firms up. Still, it looks like the best of the second week by a long shot.
If the crowds show up at Riviere Noire Harbour, you know it’s going to be worth it. No other break in this forecast to compare it to, so keep your eyes on this one.
Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SW 14 | S 15 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1498 | 1322 | 1322 | 1059 | 1467 | 1568 | 1042 | 1191 | 1241 | 711 | 620 | 373 | 212 | 242 | 168 | 105 | 216 | 302 | 268 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:21AM0.69m | 2:05PM0.63m | 1:50AM0.69m | 2:30PM0.65m | 2:19AM0.68m | 2:57PM0.65m | 2:51AM0.64m | 3:26PM0.64m | 3:27AM0.59m | 4:00PM0.62m | 4:12AM0.53m | 4:43PM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:52AM0.04m | 7:53PM0.18m | 8:16AM0.05m | 8:22PM0.18m | 8:42AM0.08m | 8:55PM0.18m | 9:09AM0.11m | 9:32PM0.20m | 9:39AM0.16m | 10:18PM0.22m | 10:14AM0.22m | 11:23PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 1498 | 1322 | 1322 | 1059 | 1467 | 1568 | 1042 | 1191 | 1241 | 711 | 507 | 373 | 208 | 176 | 168 | 105 | 201 | 302 | 268 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 18 | — | SE 8 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 86 | 84 | 67 | 329 | 10 | 4 | 459 | — | 80 | 605 | 620 | 351 | 212 | 138 | 132 | 71 | 102 | 68 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 9 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | S 24 | — | — | N 10 | S 10 | NNE 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | NNE 6 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 64 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 7 | 55 | 102 | 51 | 16 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 3 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | 292 | — | 67 | 61 | 74 | 103 | 73 | 5 | 218 | 211 | 217 | 216 | 242 | 334 | 307 | 216 | 211 | 216 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 196 | 224 | 224 | 224 | 224 | 0 | 224 | 214 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
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