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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Richards Bay (Outside) this week:
The surf forecast for Richards Bay (Outside) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Richards Bay (Outside) in the next 12 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 19th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richards Bay (Outside) over the next 12 days.
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 184 | 150 | 116 | 86 | 60 | 43 | 82 | 44 | 44 | 281 | 175 | 157 | 278 | 200 | 110 | 1533 | 1487 | 1087 | 602 | 390 | 277 | 209 | 138 | 137 | 105 | 111 | 130 | 120 | 188 | 208 | 181 | 133 | 106 | 146 | 111 | 172 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:48AM 1.46 | 1:58PM 1.45 | 2:15AM 1.62 | 2:25PM 1.59 | 2:39AM 1.75 | 2:50PM 1.70 | 3:03AM 1.86 | 3:15PM 1.79 | 3:28AM 1.93 | 3:40PM 1.85 | 3:52AM 1.96 | 4:06PM 1.87 | 4:17AM 1.96 | 4:32PM 1.86 | 4:43AM 1.92 | 4:59PM 1.81 | 5:11AM 1.85 | 5:28PM 1.72 | 5:42AM 1.74 | 6:01PM 1.61 | 6:17AM 1.60 | 6:43PM 1.47 | 7:04AM 1.45 | 7:47PM 1.34 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:57AM 0.57 | 8:00PM 0.46 | 8:23AM 0.42 | 8:26PM 0.33 | 8:47AM 0.29 | 8:51PM 0.23 | 9:11AM 0.19 | 9:16PM 0.15 | 9:36AM 0.11 | 9:41PM 0.10 | 10:00AM 0.08 | 10:07PM 0.08 | 10:26AM 0.07 | 10:34PM 0.11 | 10:53AM 0.11 | 11:02PM 0.16 | 11:22AM 0.18 | 11:32PM 0.26 | 11:54AM 0.29 | 12:07AM 0.38 | 12:33PM 0.43 | 12:51AM 0.54 | 1:27PM 0.58 | |||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20 | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 31 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Richards Bay (Outside) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Richards Bay (Outside) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Richards Bay (Outside) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Richards Bay (Outside) 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 (Outside)) 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 (Outside) 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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