Richards Bay (Outside) surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with 2,193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Richards Bay (Outside) this week:
The surf forecast for Richards Bay (Outside) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Richards Bay (Outside) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richards Bay (Outside) over the next 16 days.
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