
Surf Forecasts:
Richards Bay South Pier surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with 1,477 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Richards Bay South Pier in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 29th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 29th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richards Bay South Pier over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | E 8 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 7 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | S 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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540 | 322 | 239 | 269 | 106 | 111 | 43 | 104 | 86 | 78 | 57 | 646 | 659 | 509 | 272 | 144 | 204 | 211 | 470 | 404 | 250 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:18AM1.28m | 11:08PM1.40m | 11:42AM1.27m | 00:19AM1.41m | 12:54PM1.32m | 1:17AM1.46m | 1:48PM1.39m | 2:05AM1.52m | 2:32PM1.48m | 2:45AM1.59m | 3:10PM1.56m | 3:22AM1.66m | 3:44PM1.63m | 3:55AM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:27PM0.64m | 5:32AM0.69m | 5:45PM0.66m | 6:42AM0.63m | 6:54PM0.62m | 7:36AM0.55m | 7:48PM0.55m | 8:20AM0.47m | 8:32PM0.47m | 8:58AM0.38m | 9:10PM0.40m | 9:33AM0.31m | 9:45PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 14 | ESE 7 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
540 | 322 | 239 | 48 | 53 | 55 | 41 | 41 | 29 | 67 | 18 | 646 | 659 | 509 | 272 | 144 | 98 | 89 | 77 | 404 | 250 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 11 | E 11 | S 12 | S 6 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 11 | S 13 | NE 5 | E 7 | E 10 | E 5 | S 9 | S 8 | S 22 | S 19 | E 7 | E 8 |
74 | 45 | 44 | 3 | 2 | 77 | 24 | 104 | 86 | 5 | 55 | 18 | 39 | 2 | 36 | 13 | 5 | 85 | 470 | 56 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | S 19 | SSW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 18 | ESE 7 | E 10 | — | S 10 | — | S 24 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NE 6 |
27 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 43 | 11 | 50 | 6 | 57 | 17 | 8 | — | 8 | — | 11 | — | 49 | 27 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | — | ENE 3 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | S 6 |
— | — | 85 | 269 | 106 | 111 | — | 2 | 25 | 78 | 42 | 32 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 106 | 204 | 211 | — | — | 116 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 152 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 155 | 0 | 155 | 155 | 49 | 155 | 155 | 115 | 49 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 514 | 514 |
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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.









