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 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Richards Bay South Pier sea temperature is
21.6° C
0.0° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SE swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,642 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Richards Bay South Pier in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 12th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 12th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 12th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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0
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2
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2
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3
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1
3
2
1
1
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SE
8
3
SE
9
3
SE
9
2.5
SE
9
2.2
SE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.5
E
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1002
1457
1433
1143
743
444
360
293
277
273
561
561
572
681
555
485
426
332
313
241
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
30
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
WNW
0
ESE
15
ENE
10
NNW
10
NE
20
ENE
15
N
15
NNE
25
NE
20
NNE
10
NNE
20
NE
25
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:10PM1.79m
3:26AM1.85m
3:49PM1.95m
4:02AM1.94m
4:25PM2.05m
4:36AM1.98m
4:59PM2.08m
5:08AM1.96m
5:30PM2.05m
5:38AM1.90m
6:00PM1.95m
6:07AM1.80m
6:29PM1.82m
Low Tide
9:16PM0.21m
9:34AM0.08m
9:55PM0.10m
10:09AM-0.03m
10:31PM0.04m
10:42AM-0.07m
11:04PM0.04m
11:14AM-0.05m
11:36PM0.09m
11:45AM0.02m
00:06AM0.18m
12:14PM0.14m
00:35AM0.30m
light rain
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rain showers
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6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:25
5:25
5:27
5:27
5:28
5:28
5:29
 mm
3
5
2
2
2
Temp °C
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
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18
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24
19
Feels °C
12
12
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14
16
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18
17
18
18
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18
20
16
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22
17
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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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