Richards Bay (Inside) surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with 964 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with SE swell.
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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richards Bay (Inside) over the next 16 days.
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