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Richards Bay (Inside) Surf Forecast
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Richards Bay (Inside) surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 12 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Richards Bay (Inside) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Richards Bay (Inside) sea temperature is
25.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Richards Bay (Inside) this week:
The surf forecast for Richards Bay (Inside) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Richards Bay (Inside) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 14th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richards Bay (Inside) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 76 | 58 | 50 | 53 | 25 | 25 | 183 | 44 | 12 | 82 | 124 | 92 | 52 | 38 | 80 | 42 | 68 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 14 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | ||
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Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | ||
| Sunset | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 29 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 32 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 25 | ||
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Information about the Richards Bay (Inside) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Richards Bay (Inside) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Richards Bay (Inside) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Richards Bay (Inside) 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 (Richards Bay (Inside)) 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 Richards Bay (Inside) 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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