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 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Richards Bay South Pier sea temperature is
21.1°C
0.6° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, S swell with 3,092 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 7th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

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Friday
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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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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ENE
8
1
SSW
12
3
S
8
3.5
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
2
SE
8
2.1
SE
9
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.8
S
22
2.2
S
18
2.1
S
16
1.4
S
14
1.1
S
13
0.9
SSE
13
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
6
2.2
ENE
7
2
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
531
294
1037
1807
1678
567
734
300
274
187
600
2979
2262
825
427
269
247
185
458
451
Wind (km/h)
40
NNE
35
SW
40
SSW
40
S
25
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
WSW
10
SE
15
SE
15
E
15
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
30
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:12PM1.59m
7:29AM1.41m
8:07PM1.38m
8:47AM1.21m
10:24PM1.22m
12:06PM1.21m
00:55AM1.33m
1:34PM1.43m
1:55AM1.53m
2:21PM1.67m
2:36AM1.72m
2:58PM1.87m
3:10AM1.86m
Low Tide
1:27AM0.52m
1:43PM0.56m
2:33AM0.71m
3:18PM0.76m
5:17AM0.79m
6:25PM0.74m
7:14AM0.61m
7:44PM0.53m
8:05AM0.39m
8:29PM0.33m
8:42AM0.20m
9:05PM0.17m
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5:58
5:56
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5:37
5:37
5:38
5:38
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5:39
5:40
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
34
29
21
20
19
18
18
18
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Feels °C
28
23
17
15
13
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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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