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 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Richards Bay South Pier sea temperature is
21.2°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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,597 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with E 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 15th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 15th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 17th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, strong winds from the NNE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
9
1.1
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9
1.1
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9
0.7
S
18
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
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7
2.5
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8
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9
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10
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10
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10
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
210
189
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307
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222
804
610
588
882
546
504
625
426
394
1060
1489
949
725
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Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
15
NNE
25
NE
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NNE
35
NE
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NNE
25
NNE
25
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10
E
15
ENE
20
SW
40
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35
S
15
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10
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15
ENE
20
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High Tide
4:30PM2.11m
4:40AM1.99m
4:57PM2.07m
5:07AM1.93m
5:23PM1.97m
5:32AM1.83m
5:47PM1.83m
5:57AM1.70m
6:11PM1.67m
6:22AM1.54m
6:35PM1.49m
6:47AM1.37m
7:01PM1.32m
Low Tide
10:36PM-0.01m
10:44AM-0.06m
11:03PM0.03m
11:11AM0.02m
11:29PM0.12m
11:37AM0.13m
11:54PM0.24m
12:03PM0.28m
00:19AM0.38m
12:28PM0.45m
00:45AM0.55m
12:54PM0.63m
1:18AM0.73m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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