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 optimum conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the northwest with some shelter here from southwest winds. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the south. The sandbar breaks peel to the right. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Take care of rips, shark protected,.
Richards Bay (Outside) Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| very consistent | 22.7°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:
Monday, 26 October 2026, 18:32 Local time| Lundi 26 | Mar | |||
| 5PM | 8PM | 11PM | 2AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- on |
cross | cross- off |
cross- off |
















