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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Richards Bay (Inside) this week:
The surf forecast for Richards Bay (Inside) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Richards Bay (Inside) in the next 12 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 1st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 1st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richards Bay (Inside) over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 497 | 902 | 148 | 195 | 131 | 169 | 190 | 179 | 107 | 110 | 156 | 103 | 107 | 373 | 724 | 513 | 352 | 284 | 356 | 350 | 330 | 254 | 242 | 145 | 102 | 89 | 290 | 273 | 217 | 251 | 245 | 292 | 210 | 142 | 138 | 195 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:59PM 1.81 | 5:11AM 1.85 | 5:28PM 1.72 | 5:42AM 1.74 | 6:01PM 1.61 | 6:17AM 1.60 | 6:43PM 1.47 | 7:04AM 1.45 | 7:47PM 1.34 | 8:23AM 1.29 | 9:48PM 1.28 | 10:41AM 1.26 | 11:47PM 1.41 | 12:18PM 1.38 | 12:53AM 1.61 | 1:16PM 1.55 | 1:40AM 1.81 | 2:01PM 1.71 | 2:21AM 1.96 | 2:40PM 1.83 | 2:59AM 2.06 | 3:17PM 1.91 | 3:35AM 2.08 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:53AM 0.11 | 11:02PM 0.16 | 11:22AM 0.18 | 11:32PM 0.26 | 11:54AM 0.29 | 12:07AM 0.38 | 12:33PM 0.43 | 12:51AM 0.54 | 1:27PM 0.58 | 2:02AM 0.70 | 2:58PM 0.69 | 4:14AM 0.77 | 5:04PM 0.67 | 6:08AM 0.64 | 6:25PM 0.51 | 7:10AM 0.45 | 7:18PM 0.34 | 7:56AM 0.27 | 8:02PM 0.18 | 8:35AM 0.12 | 8:41PM 0.06 | 9:11AM 0.03 | 9:19PM 0.00 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 4 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 33 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 25 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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