Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Riyue Bay (Riyuewan). This is a point break that’s fairly exposed to swell and works best with a NE direction. The water’s sitting at 83°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, but nothing too drastic.

The pattern for the next couple of weeks is tough. There’s a decent gap starting right now, with nothing really worth paddling out for until the morning of Tuesday the 25th. The last few days before that have some clean conditions but tiny waves and poor surf quality, so you’re better off waiting.

Tuesday the 25th afternoon is the first real standout. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the south with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 634. The wind is a gentle breeze from the WSW, cross-off, so the waves will be clean. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so that size is just right. The swell direction is a bit off from the optimum NE, but the quality makes up for it.

Wednesday the 26th is interesting but quirky. The swell drops to 2ft but comes from the east with a very long 16-second period. That’s groundswell energy, and while it’s small, the long period will give the waves shape and power. The wind is light, cross-off, and the combined energy is 453, moderate. The caveat is that long-period swells like this can wall up on beach breaks, but this is a point break, so it should wrap in nicely. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye.

Thursday the 27th afternoon also looks clean, with a 4ft south swell, 9-second period, and light cross-off wind. The combined energy is 377, moderate. Good for a beginner session.

The weekend of the 29th and 30th has glassy conditions, especially Saturday the 29th afternoon with zero wind and 3ft south swell. That’s about as clean as it gets, but the surf is ordinary, not great. The 30th afternoon picks up a bit with 4ft south swell and glassy wind, combined energy 365, good for a relaxed session.

Monday the 31st also has glassy mornings with 4ft south swell and a 10-second period, which is decent. The combined energy is 301, moderate.

After that, the first couple of days of September show some small, clean waves in the morning, but the energy is dropping. By Wednesday the 2nd afternoon and beyond, the swell disappears and the energy falls to weak levels, with tiny waves and poor conditions.

So, the best on offer is Tuesday the 25th afternoon for the clean 4ft south swell, and Wednesday the 26th afternoon for the rare long-period east swell, even though it’s small. If you’re a beginner, stick with the 25th. If you want to feel some real groundswell energy, the 26th is your call.

Rusty.

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