
Surf Forecasts:
Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, E swell with 4,585 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) this week:
The surf forecast for Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 20 | ESE 18 | ESE 19 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 13 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
148 | 149 | 153 | 149 | 172 | 127 | 216 | 485 | 1968 | 4331 | 3277 | 2219 | 1433 | 635 | 215 | 66 | 39 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:34AM1.20m | 6:05AM1.15m | 9:33PM0.91m | 7:27AM1.11m | 9:15PM0.98m | 8:41AM1.06m | 9:16PM1.09m | 9:52AM1.01m | 9:28PM1.22m | 11:03AM0.95m | 9:47PM1.36m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:14PM0.33m | 1:52PM0.35m | 2:20PM0.39m | 1:28AM0.83m | 2:42PM0.46m | 2:43AM0.68m | 3:00PM0.55m | 3:40AM0.50m | 3:14PM0.65m | 4:32AM0.33m | 3:23PM0.75m | ||||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 15 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 19 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 13 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
148 | 149 | 153 | 149 | 18 | 127 | 96 | 130 | 1968 | 4331 | 3277 | 2219 | 1433 | 635 | 215 | 66 | 39 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 16 | — | ESE 16 | ESE 20 | ESE 18 | E 10 | — | — | — | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | SW 3 | E 13 | S 3 | E 10 | NE 8 | SSE 4 |
— | — | — | 5 | — | 25 | 216 | 485 | 414 | — | — | — | 385 | 311 | 60 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | NE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | 13 | 44 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 172 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 347 | 1160 | 0 | 576 | 624 | 0 | 347 | 576 | 0 | 0 | 576 | 0 | 0 | 717 | 0 | 347 | 1078 | 347 | 1379 | 1157 | 1157 |
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Information about the Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) 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 (Riyue Bay (Riyuewan)) 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 Riyue Bay (Riyuewan) 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.
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