Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a proper look at the next couple of weeks, yeah? To be honest, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some swell pushing through, but it’s coming in short and messy, and the wind just isn’t playing the game. You’ll be staring at a lot of bumpy, weak lines for the first few days. The water’s sitting at 84°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll be warm while you’re waiting.

The first real window where things start to clean up is Thursday the 6th. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the E with a 17-second period, and that’s proper groundswell energy (585). It’s still small, but the afternoon sees a cross-off breeze and the surface turning clean. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the first time it’ll genuinely be worth getting wet.

Friday the 7th is the standout of this first stretch. It’s still only 3ft, but that E swell is holding at 17 seconds, and the afternoon goes glassy. That’s the kind of clean, lined-up point surf that Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) does well. The crowd factor is a bit of a lottery—it can get busy—but if you get it on a quieter bank, it’ll be well worth it. The energy is solid (480-654), so even though it’s small, it’ll have some push.

After that, the swell drops off and the quality fades. The wind goes all over the place, and we’re back to short-period, weak S/SW slop for a good stretch. From the 8th through to around the 13th, it’s mostly small, onshore, and confused. There are moments where it looks clean—like the 10th morning—but the swell is just too weak and short to get excited about. Honestly, this is a period where you’re better off doing something else.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The 16th of August is the one to circle. The swell jumps to 6ft, and while the period is a short 7 seconds, the energy is up there (318). It’s still a bit rough around the edges, but that’s the biggest surf we’ve seen, and it could throw up some fun, punchy waves. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best of a pretty average bunch.

The very end of the window, around the 18th and 19th, shows a return to clean, glassy conditions, but the swell has backed down to 3ft from the S. It’s not big, but if the wind stays light, there could be some fun, clean little runners. It’s worth a paddle if you’re desperate for a wave.

So, to call it: the best on offer is Friday the 7th for the clean, long-period E swell, and Sunday the 16th for the biggest, most powerful surf of the run. The 7th is more of a quality call, the 16th is more about size. If you can only pick one, I’d go for the 7th—it’ll be cleaner and more fun on the point. The rest? It’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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