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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 Saturday 26 Apr 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 Sunday (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Apr 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 27th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 1st May) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 1st May) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riet River over the next 12 days.
Sat 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thu 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1236 | 995 | 655 | 539 | 393 | 246 | 180 | 138 | 119 | 128 | 710 | 1174 | 1622 | 1756 | 1576 | 4669 | 3257 | 4584 | 3517 | 2926 | 2831 | 1877 | 2292 | 2721 | 1789 | 1130 | 535 | 384 | 532 | 565 | 523 | 412 | 208 | 130 | 163 | 133 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | glass | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:51PM 1.56 | 3:06AM 1.82 | 3:29PM 1.61 | 3:44AM 1.83 | 4:08PM 1.62 | 4:23AM 1.78 | 4:46PM 1.58 | 5:02AM 1.67 | 5:26PM 1.50 | 5:42AM 1.51 | 6:09PM 1.38 | 6:25AM 1.33 | 7:00PM 1.24 | 7:17AM 1.16 | 8:11PM 1.13 | 8:37AM 1.02 | 10:04PM 1.08 | 10:43AM 0.98 | 11:45PM 1.14 | 12:13PM 1.04 | 12:43AM 1.24 | 1:05PM 1.13 | 1:22AM 1.34 | 1:42PM 1.22 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:49PM 0.01 | 9:24AM -0.08 | 9:28PM -0.03 | 10:01AM -0.09 | 10:08PM -0.01 | 10:39AM -0.04 | 10:48PM 0.05 | 11:17AM 0.06 | 11:29PM 0.17 | 11:56AM 0.19 | 12:13AM 0.32 | 12:40PM 0.34 | 1:07AM 0.49 | 1:36PM 0.48 | 2:27AM 0.63 | 3:02PM 0.58 | 4:41AM 0.67 | 4:58PM 0.59 | 6:20AM 0.59 | 6:15PM 0.52 | 7:10AM 0.48 | 7:02PM 0.44 | 7:44AM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Sat 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thu 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 |
| Sunset | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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