Surf Forecast Surf Report

Richards Bay (Outside) Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, South Africa)

Today's Richards Bay (Outside) sea temperature is 75 °F

(Which is normal for this time of year)

Mean: 75 °F
Range: 74 °F to 77 °F
Statistics for 19 May (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 82 °F once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (73 °F) warm too. Staying warm in the water won't be a problem in board-shorts, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

    South Africa Sea Water Temperature

    Map of current South Africa
    Surface Water Temperatures
    based on measurements from oceanographic satellites
    South Africa Water Temperature Anomaly

    Map of current South Africa
    Sea Water Temperature Anomalies

    (compared with long term averages
    at this time of year)

    (click thumbnails to expand)

    Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Richards Bay (Outside). This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

    Richards Bay (Outside) Water Temperature Graph

    All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

    Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Richards Bay (Outside) can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Richards Bay (Outside). Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

     

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