Richards Bay South Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.82° S 32.09° E

Richards Bay South Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Richards Bay South Pier sea temperature is
21.3°C
0.4° 

Richards Bay South Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Richards Bay South Pier surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,944 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Richards Bay South Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Richards Bay South Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Richards Bay South Pier in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 18th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richards Bay South Pier over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
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8
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15
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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827
1770
1299
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385
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273
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422
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294
372
163
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177
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
SW
20
SW
35
S
30
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
10
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5
WSW
15
NE
25
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NNE
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NNE
25
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High Tide
6:35PM1.49m
6:47AM1.37m
7:01PM1.32m
7:19AM1.19m
7:45PM1.14m
11:25AM1.04m
00:39AM1.13m
1:26PM1.22m
1:32AM1.31m
1:56PM1.42m
2:03AM1.49m
2:22PM1.62m
2:30AM1.66m
Low Tide
12:28PM0.45m
00:45AM0.55m
12:54PM0.63m
1:18AM0.73m
1:29PM0.82m
2:49AM0.90m
6:06PM0.93m
7:06AM0.79m
7:29PM0.75m
7:43AM0.61m
7:59PM0.57m
8:09AM0.43m
8:26PM0.39m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Richards Bay South Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Richards Bay South Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Richards Bay South Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Richards Bay South Pier 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 South Pier) 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 South Pier 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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