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Lat Long: 28.82° S 32.09° E

Richards Bay South Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Richards Bay South Pier sea temperature is
23.2°C
0.3° 

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 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 1st Nov)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 5th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 5th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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6
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ESE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
135
123
398
47
74
128
196
154
115
405
172
240
158
91
302
102
445
414
213
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
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NE
35
NE
30
NNE
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ENE
20
WSW
15
WSW
25
SSW
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SSW
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S
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E
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:04PM1.69m
6:31AM1.58m
6:52PM1.49m
7:35AM1.42m
8:04PM1.30m
9:26AM1.31m
10:17PM1.22m
11:32AM1.38m
00:05AM1.31m
12:43PM1.54m
1:05AM1.46m
1:29PM1.68m
1:47AM1.59m
Low Tide
00:17AM0.33m
12:41PM0.47m
1:10AM0.51m
1:49PM0.67m
2:31AM0.66m
3:54PM0.78m
4:39AM0.69m
5:59PM0.69m
6:12AM0.58m
7:02PM0.54m
7:07AM0.44m
7:44PM0.39m
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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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