Richards Bay South Pier surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with 964 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richards Bay South Pier over the next 16 days.
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