Richardsons surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 0.2m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richardsons over the next 16 days.
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