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 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Richards Bay South Pier sea temperature is
21.4° C
0.1° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,241 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 1st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 1st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SE
11
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
12
2.4
SE
11
2
SE
11
1.8
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.4
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
18
0.6
S
16
0.8
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
992
1102
1422
2166
2024
1351
868
622
480
436
302
188
124
124
90
92
1111
188
239
130
109
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
20
WSW
15
SW
10
SE
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
NE
20
NNE
10
N
15
NE
15
N
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
5
SSW
20
ENE
20
NNE
Wind State
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cross
cross
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cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross-on
cross
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cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:32PM1.92m
5:39AM1.86m
6:01PM1.91m
6:09AM1.80m
6:32PM1.85m
6:41AM1.70m
7:07PM1.76m
7:18AM1.57m
7:49PM1.62m
8:04AM1.42m
8:47PM1.46m
9:18AM1.27m
10:29PM1.34m
Low Tide
11:18AM0.06m
11:36PM0.17m
11:47AM0.08m
00:07AM0.20m
12:17PM0.13m
00:40AM0.27m
12:50PM0.23m
1:18AM0.38m
1:28PM0.35m
2:04AM0.52m
2:17PM0.51m
3:12AM0.66m
3:39PM0.66m
rain showers
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6:35
6:33
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6:31
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5:20
5:21
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Temp °C
17
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Feels °C
12
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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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