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Lat Long: 28.82° S 32.09° E

Richards Bay South Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Richards Bay South Pier sea temperature is
22.7°C
0.3° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,974 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with S 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 (Oct 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Richards Bay South Pier in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 20th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 20th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 19th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
9
3
S
7
3
S
9
1.8
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.3
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SE
9
1.1
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13
1
S
12
1.1
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12
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12
1.4
S
10
1.4
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14
1.4
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12
1.1
S
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.6
S
10
2.3
ENE
7
1
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
122
791
1428
585
314
271
130
103
81
421
276
347
271
416
700
603
339
156
75
565
120
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
50
SSW
35
SSW
15
SW
15
E
20
NNE
10
NNE
20
SSW
5
SSW
10
SSE
25
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
25
S
15
SSE
10
E
15
NE
20
NNE
35
NNE
40
NE
10
NW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
9:23AM1.11m
10:51PM1.12m
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
Low Tide
4:03PM0.92m
5:31AM0.81m
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
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Temp °C
28
24
19
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20
19
27
23
21
23
23
21
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20
19
19
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20
25
27
22
Feels °C
28
21
15
17
19
17
26
20
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23
22
19
20
17
17
18
18
18
21
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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