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Richards Bay South Pier surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 02 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
26.2° 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 Tuesday (Feb 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s 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 2.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 3rd Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 3rd Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 5th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 6s

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 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
0.5
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.6
ESE
2.3
ENE
0.8
E
0.8
ENE
0.5
ESE
1.3
SSW
0.7
S
0.7
E
0.8
S
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.9
S
1.5
SSE
1.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)813138855967695791099776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1638918380801129461402625042864874130129126335189121
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
20
NE
30
ENE
15
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
WSW
10
SE
10
ESE
15
N
20
NE
30
NE
10
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:46AM
2.02
4:56PM
1.96
5:18AM
2.04
5:26PM
1.94
5:48AM
1.99
5:54PM
1.87
6:16AM
1.90
6:21PM
1.76
6:43AM
1.78
6:47PM
1.63
7:09AM
1.63
7:14PM
1.48
7:36AM
1.46
7:43PM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:31PM
-0.02
10:51AM
0.06
11:03PM
-0.05
11:23AM
0.08
11:32PM
-0.02
11:52AM
0.14
12:01AM
0.06
12:21PM
0.23
12:28AM
0.18
12:48PM
0.35
12:55AM
0.32
1:16PM
0.48
1:22AM
0.49
1:47PM
0.63
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
Sunrise-5:22--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:28-
Sunset--6:46--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:42
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------------4--1--1--
Temp. °C262929252830252931263029262827262930262930
Feels °C (?)272827252728242728263231303029302929272929
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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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