Richardsons surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 311 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Richardsons this week:
The surf forecast for Richardsons over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Richardsons in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 20s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richardsons over the next 16 days.
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