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Richards Bay South Pier Surf Forecast
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Richards Bay South Pier surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 12 May 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Richards Bay South Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Richards Bay South Pier over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 12 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 12th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 12th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 12th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richards Bay South Pier over the next 12 days.
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 1087 | 905 | 560 | 418 | 221 | 89 | 77 | 129 | 73 | 66 | 73 | 90 | 167 | 277 | 227 | 146 | 110 | 127 | 273 | 222 | 176 | 103 | 95 | 125 | 87 | 128 | 2739 | 5457 | 1166 | 517 | 628 | 681 | 480 | 291 | 180 | 131 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:41PM 1.77 | 3:52AM 1.85 | 4:08PM 1.77 | 4:19AM 1.83 | 4:37PM 1.75 | 4:48AM 1.78 | 5:07PM 1.69 | 5:18AM 1.72 | 5:40PM 1.62 | 5:52AM 1.63 | 6:18PM 1.53 | 6:32AM 1.53 | 7:07PM 1.44 | 7:24AM 1.42 | 8:16PM 1.38 | 8:42AM 1.33 | 9:50PM 1.38 | 10:23AM 1.31 | 11:19PM 1.48 | 11:49AM 1.39 | 12:25AM 1.63 | 12:51PM 1.51 | 1:18AM 1.78 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:34AM 0.17 | 9:42PM 0.19 | 10:01AM 0.15 | 10:10PM 0.20 | 10:29AM 0.17 | 10:39PM 0.23 | 10:59AM 0.21 | 11:09PM 0.30 | 11:31AM 0.28 | 11:43PM 0.38 | 12:07PM 0.37 | 12:22AM 0.49 | 12:50PM 0.47 | 1:14AM 0.60 | 1:48PM 0.56 | 2:30AM 0.70 | 3:08PM 0.62 | 4:11AM 0.70 | 4:39PM 0.60 | 5:41AM 0.60 | 5:54PM 0.50 | 6:45AM 0.45 | 6:53PM 0.37 | |||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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