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Richards Bay (Inside) Surf Forecast
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Richards Bay (Inside) surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 02 Jul 2025 SAST
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 Thursday (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Richards Bay (Inside) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 3rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richards Bay (Inside) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 124 | 52 | 332 | 460 | 571 | 33 | 389 | 386 | 349 | 494 | 422 | 451 | 553 | 1091 | 1812 | 2565 | 3275 | 3070 | 2621 | 2172 | 1129 | 691 | 476 | 356 | 414 | 913 | 488 | 376 | 251 | 981 | 2313 | 1763 | 592 | 476 | 359 | 146 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:02AM 1.41 | 8:44PM 1.46 | 8:55AM 1.31 | 9:43PM 1.38 | 10:07AM 1.23 | 10:57PM 1.34 | 11:37AM 1.22 | 12:16AM 1.35 | 12:56PM 1.27 | 1:21AM 1.42 | 1:53PM 1.37 | 2:11AM 1.51 | 2:38PM 1.47 | 2:52AM 1.61 | 3:17PM 1.58 | 3:29AM 1.70 | 3:52PM 1.67 | 4:03AM 1.77 | 4:27PM 1.76 | 4:37AM 1.83 | 5:01PM 1.82 | 5:10AM 1.84 | 5:35PM 1.86 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:15PM 0.52 | 2:56AM 0.68 | 3:07PM 0.62 | 4:04AM 0.73 | 4:17PM 0.70 | 5:26AM 0.73 | 5:41PM 0.71 | 6:43AM 0.67 | 6:56PM 0.66 | 7:42AM 0.58 | 7:53PM 0.57 | 8:27AM 0.47 | 8:38PM 0.47 | 9:06AM 0.36 | 9:17PM 0.38 | 9:41AM 0.27 | 9:53PM 0.30 | 10:15AM 0.19 | 10:28PM 0.24 | 10:48AM 0.13 | 11:03PM 0.21 | 11:21AM 0.10 | 11:39PM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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