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 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Richards Bay South Pier sea temperature is
21.9° 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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, S swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, S swell with 1,972 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s 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 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 8th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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1
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2
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2
2
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
0.5
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.9
S
16
2.1
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
12
1
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
14
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
69
305
119
801
734
1701
1869
1210
987
737
473
434
287
175
129
188
169
176
192
329
351
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
SSW
20
SW
10
S
5
WNW
0
SSE
15
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
WNW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
W
15
NNE
25
ENE
15
NNE
10
N
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
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glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:43PM1.51m
10:15AM1.31m
11:09PM1.48m
11:52AM1.32m
00:36AM1.53m
1:16PM1.43m
1:47AM1.63m
2:19PM1.58m
2:43AM1.75m
3:11PM1.73m
3:31AM1.84m
3:57PM1.86m
4:14AM1.90m
Low Tide
3:08PM0.52m
4:09AM0.62m
4:27PM0.58m
5:40AM0.61m
6:00PM0.56m
7:02AM0.51m
7:20PM0.46m
8:06AM0.38m
8:24PM0.33m
8:57AM0.24m
9:16PM0.21m
9:42AM0.12m
10:03PM0.13m
10:24AM0.04m
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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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