Richards Bay South Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.82° S 32.09° E

Richards Bay South Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Richards Bay South Pier sea temperature is
21.4° C
0.2° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, S swell with 3,347 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 26th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
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0
2
1
0
1
1
1
3
2
2
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2
1
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
14
3.5
S
8
3
S
10
2.2
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.6
S
16
0.8
S
15
1.3
S
18
1.3
S
16
1.8
S
18
2.3
S
17
2
S
15
1.4
S
13
1
S
17
1.3
S
14
2.3
ENE
7
0.9
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
190
249
1519
1537
882
469
328
235
119
188
298
1015
891
2013
3069
1746
683
600
618
505
256
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
NE
45
SSW
35
SSW
20
S
5
W
15
NE
25
NE
5
NNW
10
S
10
SE
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SE
0
NE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
35
NNE
35
NE
30
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:55AM1.07m
00:58AM1.18m
1:46PM1.22m
1:57AM1.34m
2:24PM1.40m
2:31AM1.51m
2:52PM1.57m
2:59AM1.66m
3:19PM1.74m
3:26AM1.79m
3:44PM1.88m
3:52AM1.89m
4:10PM1.98m
4:18AM1.96m
Low Tide
6:12PM0.88m
7:29AM0.77m
7:46PM0.73m
8:12AM0.59m
8:24PM0.57m
8:41AM0.42m
8:53PM0.41m
9:07AM0.27m
9:21PM0.27m
9:32AM0.14m
9:47PM0.16m
9:58AM0.04m
10:14PM0.08m
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clear
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6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:31
5:31
5:32
5:32
5:34
5:34
5:35
 mm
2
2
Temp °C
26
33
20
19
20
19
21
23
19
20
20
19
20
21
20
21
21
19
22
23
19
Feels °C
24
29
13
13
16
18
19
20
17
21
19
20
19
20
20
18
17
15
18
18
14
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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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