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Riet River surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 06 Apr 2025 SAST
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Riet River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Riet River sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is 4.9°C colder than average for this time of year)


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 Monday (Apr 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Riet River in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 7th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 12th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 6th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riet River over the next 12 days.

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Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.8
WSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
S
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SSW
2.1
ESE
2.5
ESE
1.8
S
2.1
S
2
S
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)1616151413131212137781312121414131312131312121111118815141414131318
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)221619381385886563538420420317291437509498557589140312671094108610641467200825959215614232655798291447175415761106703590741
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
40
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
5
N
25
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
35
WSW
35
SW
15
WSW
10
S
20
E
25
NE
25
ENE
35
ENE
20
WSW
30
SW
30
SW
45
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
5
E
25
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
30
NE
30
ENE
25
WSW
30
SW
20
SW
0
NW
15
SW
35
SW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:46AM
0.97
12:46AM
1.10
1:09PM
1.09
1:36AM
1.25
1:50PM
1.21
2:08AM
1.38
2:21PM
1.31
2:36AM
1.49
2:48PM
1.40
3:01AM
1.57
3:14PM
1.46
3:25AM
1.62
3:39PM
1.50
3:49AM
1.64
4:04PM
1.51
4:13AM
1.63
4:28PM
1.50
4:37AM
1.58
4:53PM
1.46
5:01AM
1.52
5:18PM
1.39
5:26AM
1.43
5:45PM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:16PM
0.62
7:14AM
0.58
7:19PM
0.49
7:55AM
0.44
7:55PM
0.37
8:24AM
0.33
8:23PM
0.27
8:49AM
0.23
8:49PM
0.19
9:13AM
0.15
9:13PM
0.14
9:36AM
0.10
9:37PM
0.11
10:00AM
0.07
10:02PM
0.11
10:23AM
0.08
10:26PM
0.14
10:47AM
0.12
10:51PM
0.19
11:12AM
0.18
11:17PM
0.26
11:39AM
0.26
11:44PM
0.36
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Sunrise6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--
Sunset-6:00--6:00--5:59--5:57--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:46-
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Rain (mm)
21-----36--1--------71--------------
Temp. °C222322252625242320242221212121242522212219181817192019222623252420222118
Feels °C (?)181919242627222221191618211918212219171814111315151516182424191921211617

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu 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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