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Riet River Surf Forecast
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Riet River surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 06 Mar 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riet River this week:
The surf forecast for Riet River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riet River in the next 12 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 6th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 10th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 12th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riet River over the next 12 days.
Thu 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tue 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 486 | 330 | 268 | 485 | 514 | 610 | 620 | 451 | 407 | 314 | 563 | 777 | 1104 | 1289 | 949 | 718 | 587 | 1189 | 1581 | 7019 | 3956 | 2598 | 3448 | 3053 | 2934 | 2108 | 763 | 522 | 235 | 113 | 121 | 114 | 82 | 54 | 183 | 213 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:05PM 1.06 | 8:50AM 1.07 | 10:24PM 0.94 | 11:54AM 1.00 | 1:10AM 1.04 | 1:32PM 1.12 | 2:05AM 1.21 | 2:16PM 1.25 | 2:39AM 1.36 | 2:49PM 1.37 | 3:08AM 1.49 | 3:17PM 1.46 | 3:34AM 1.59 | 3:43PM 1.52 | 3:58AM 1.65 | 4:07PM 1.56 | 4:22AM 1.68 | 4:32PM 1.56 | 4:45AM 1.67 | 4:55PM 1.54 | 5:08AM 1.63 | 5:18PM 1.48 | 5:30AM 1.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:10AM 0.58 | 3:33PM 0.66 | 4:51AM 0.71 | 6:48PM 0.62 | 7:28AM 0.60 | 7:54PM 0.47 | 8:17AM 0.45 | 8:29PM 0.33 | 8:50AM 0.32 | 8:58PM 0.22 | 9:18AM 0.22 | 9:23PM 0.13 | 9:43AM 0.14 | 9:46PM 0.07 | 10:07AM 0.09 | 10:09PM 0.04 | 10:30AM 0.07 | 10:32PM 0.04 | 10:53AM 0.07 | 10:55PM 0.07 | 11:16AM 0.11 | 11:18PM 0.13 | 11:39AM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Thu 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tue 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 |
| Sunset | 6:42 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | 5 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the NE by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Riet River Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Riet River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Riet River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Riet River 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 (Riet River) 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 Riet River 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Eastern Cape (South)? If you are looking for accommodation near Riet River, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape (South), consider staying in Port Alfred which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape (South) where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Grahamstown which is 48 km (30 miles) away, Bisho and Fort Beaufort.
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