Richards Bay (Outside) Surf Guide
Richards Bay (Outside) in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast is an exposed sandbar break that has very consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the northwest with some shelter here from southwest winds. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell direction is from the south. The sandbar breaks consists of rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Hazards include rips, shark protected,.
Richards Bay (Outside) Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| very consistent | 23.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Richards Bay (Outside):
The best conditions reported for surf at Richards Bay (Outside) occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
Richards Bay (Outside) Surf:
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 22:11 Local time| Mar | Mercredi 03 | |||
| 11PM | 2AM | 5AM | 8AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- off |
off | cross- off |
cross- off |
















