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Lat Long: 28.82° S 32.09° E

Richards Bay South Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Richards Bay South Pier sea temperature is
22.7°C
0.2° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, S swell with 1,190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Oct 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Richards Bay South Pier in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 22nd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 22nd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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 Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat morning, strong winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
12:17PM1.23m
00:34AM1.26m
1:04PM1.42m
1:17AM1.43m
1:37PM1.61m
1:50AM1.59m
2:07PM1.79m
2:22AM1.74m
2:37PM1.95m
2:53AM1.86m
3:08PM2.05m
3:24AM1.94m
3:40PM2.10m
3:56AM1.97m
Low Tide
6:31PM0.79m
6:42AM0.65m
7:15PM0.60m
7:20AM0.48m
7:47PM0.42m
7:52AM0.32m
8:17PM0.25m
8:22AM0.17m
8:47PM0.10m
8:54AM0.06m
9:18PM0.00m
9:26AM-0.02m
9:50PM-0.04m
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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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