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Richards Bay South Pier surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 10 Feb 2026 SAST
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Richards Bay South Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Richards Bay South Pier sea temperature is
26.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Feb 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 12 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 11th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 11th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 15th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richards Bay South Pier over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
1.3
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.1
E
0.5
S
0.9
E
1
E
1.6
ENE
1.2
E
1.7
SSW
3.5
S
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.4
SSE
1.3
S
1
S
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
Period(s) (?)1313126678128858588813131388
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)41133518412141824715275108132150177162136811938381886572335302336
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
30
NE
40
NE
15
NNE
20
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
15
E
20
NE
15
N
30
SW
40
S
35
S
30
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
S
15
ESE
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:11AM
1.29
8:26PM
1.14
9:40AM
1.14
12:28AM
1.06
1:20PM
1.19
2:05AM
1.22
2:14PM
1.36
2:40AM
1.41
2:47PM
1.54
3:09AM
1.59
3:16PM
1.70
3:36AM
1.76
3:43PM
1.84
4:02AM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:31PM
0.79
2:47AM
0.83
5:13PM
0.90
6:36AM
0.88
7:51PM
0.76
8:02AM
0.72
8:30PM
0.58
8:39AM
0.55
8:58PM
0.40
9:09AM
0.39
9:25PM
0.24
9:37AM
0.24
9:51PM
0.10
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise5:28--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:33--
Sunset-6:42--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:38--6:37--6:37-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------1416112--1--
Temp. °C313226313226262725292824262423222323222424
Feels °C (?)292925292925272827302824262219171719212324
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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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