
Surf Forecasts:
Riviere Noire Harbour surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 16,094 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with SW 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s 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 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riviere Noire Harbour over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1220 | 988 | 651 | 569 | 437 | 1042 | 1712 | 2550 | 2831 | 2323 | 3612 | 7957 | 11770 | 9771 | 5761 | 2649 | 1969 | 1433 | 888 | 807 | 480 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:18AM0.41m | 7:48PM0.47m | 10:55AM0.48m | 9:51PM0.53m | 11:24AM0.55m | 10:47PM0.60m | 11:52AM0.62m | 11:29PM0.67m | 12:19PM0.66m | 00:05AM0.71m | 12:45PM0.70m | 00:38AM0.73m | 1:08PM0.71m | 1:08AM0.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:38PM0.39m | 3:41AM0.19m | 4:07PM0.34m | 4:39AM0.11m | 4:55PM0.27m | 5:19AM0.06m | 5:32PM0.21m | 5:54AM0.02m | 6:05PM0.16m | 6:25AM0.01m | 6:36PM0.12m | 6:54AM0.02m | 7:06PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 |
1220 | 988 | 651 | 569 | 437 | 1042 | 1712 | 2550 | 2831 | 2323 | 3612 | 7957 | 11770 | 9771 | 5761 | 2040 | 1220 | 1433 | 888 | 807 | 480 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | — | S 16 | S 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 |
105 | 441 | 74 | 121 | 423 | 286 | 33 | 17 | 237 | 1420 | 2873 | 4153 | — | — | — | 1420 | 1130 | 731 | 418 | 249 | 395 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 18 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | S 16 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | 174 | 50 | 53 | — | — | 17 | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 132 | 136 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | — | ESE 10 | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 |
— | 78 | — | 85 | 5 | — | — | 9 | 34 | 123 | 444 | 683 | 722 | 909 | 1141 | 2649 | 1969 | 858 | 55 | 483 | 367 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 196 | 224 | 224 | 224 | 224 | 224 | 224 | 224 | 0 | 224 | 224 | 0 |
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Information about the Riviere Noire Harbour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Riviere Noire Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Riviere Noire Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Riviere Noire Harbour 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 (Riviere Noire Harbour) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Riviere Noire Harbour may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Riviere Noire Harbour is 15 km (9 miles) from the city of Vacoas. If you plan a holiday in Mauritius, look for hotels and other accommodation in Vacoas. Vacoas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










