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Lat Long: 28.82° S 32.09° E

Richards Bay South Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Richards Bay South Pier sea temperature is
22.6°C
0.0° 

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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with 1,018 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with S 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Richards Bay South Pier in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 25th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:37PM1.61m
1:50AM1.59m
2:07PM1.79m
2:22AM1.74m
2:37PM1.95m
2:53AM1.86m
3:08PM2.05m
3:24AM1.94m
3:40PM2.10m
3:56AM1.97m
4:13PM2.09m
4:30AM1.95m
4:48PM2.01m
Low Tide
7:47PM0.42m
7:52AM0.32m
8:17PM0.25m
8:22AM0.17m
8:47PM0.10m
8:54AM0.06m
9:18PM0.00m
9:26AM-0.02m
9:50PM-0.04m
10:00AM-0.04m
10:23PM-0.03m
10:35AM-0.00m
10:58PM0.05m
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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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