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Lat Long: 28.82° S 32.09° E

Richards Bay South Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Richards Bay South Pier sea temperature is
22.7°C
0.1° 

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 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,162 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) 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 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 26th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 1st Nov)8ft (2.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 27th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
70
75
157
1121
734
311
237
327
415
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213
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209
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668
150
Wind (km/h)
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20
SSW
30
SSE
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S
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SSE
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ENE
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NE
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NNE
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NE
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NE
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NNE
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NE
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NE
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High Tide
3:40PM2.10m
3:56AM1.97m
4:13PM2.09m
4:30AM1.95m
4:48PM2.01m
5:06AM1.87m
5:24PM1.87m
5:45AM1.75m
6:04PM1.69m
6:31AM1.58m
6:52PM1.49m
7:35AM1.42m
8:04PM1.30m
Low Tide
9:50PM-0.04m
10:00AM-0.04m
10:23PM-0.03m
10:35AM-0.00m
10:58PM0.05m
11:12AM0.10m
11:35PM0.17m
11:53AM0.27m
00:17AM0.33m
12:41PM0.47m
1:10AM0.51m
1:49PM0.67m
2:31AM0.66m
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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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