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Riet River surf Forecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 15 Sep 2024 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
17.3° C
(Statistics for 15 Sep 1981-2005 - mean: 19.4 °C max: 20.4 °C min: 18.4 °C)
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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
17.3° C
(Statistics for 15 Sep 1981-2005 - mean: 19.4 °C max: 20.4 °C min: 18.4 °C)


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 (Sep 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 15th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 22nd Sep)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 22nd Sep)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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

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Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSE
1
SSE
1
SE
1.9
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
2.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
4
SSW
5
S
4.5
S
3.5
S
3
S
2.2
S
1.2
S
0.9
SSW
1
S
1.6
S
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)98911121212121213169131312121213121211131615141312121118161514141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2121371708511235134594887812297111064190123811935137616221361232314681084624559513022830944753059143938919363212651265642624760865
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
25
SSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
10
SSW
20
E
15
NE
15
E
40
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
50
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
15
SE
20
ESE
10
NNE
10
SSW
30
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
25
SE
25
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
45
ENE
30
ENE
50
ENE
25
NE
15
NNW
30
SSW
10
WNW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
onoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:10PM
1.43
2:23AM
1.49
2:46PM
1.63
3:00AM
1.61
3:21PM
1.79
3:36AM
1.68
3:56PM
1.88
4:12AM
1.70
4:30PM
1.90
4:47AM
1.67
5:06PM
1.83
5:22AM
1.59
5:41PM
1.70
5:57AM
1.46
6:17PM
1.51
6:34AM
1.30
6:55PM
1.30
7:18AM
1.13
7:45PM
1.09
8:42AM
0.97
10:07PM
0.95
12:12PM
0.99
12:45AM
1.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:18PM
0.24
8:32AM
0.10
8:56PM
0.07
9:06AM
-0.03
9:33PM
-0.06
9:40AM
-0.12
10:09PM
-0.12
10:14AM
-0.14
10:44PM
-0.11
10:49AM
-0.10
11:19PM
-0.03
11:23AM
0.01
11:54PM
0.10
11:59AM
0.16
12:30AM
0.26
12:36PM
0.34
1:09AM
0.44
1:22PM
0.54
2:09AM
0.62
3:00PM
0.71
5:19AM
0.69
6:45PM
0.67
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:01--6:01--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:54--
Sunset-6:04--6:04--6:05--6:06--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:08--6:09--6:09--6:10-
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Rain (mm)
---------1-55-2-----111------3------
Temp. °C181916171817212322181816151614171716171715151615161816222220312019201917
Feels °C (?)1615141314161922231313999101312111412101012108107171518291618171517

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu 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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