Richards Bay South Pier Surf Guide
Richards Bay South Pier in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast is an exposed beach break that has reliable surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the northwest with some shelter here from north winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Sharks may be a hazard at this break.
Richards Bay South Pier Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| consistent | 22.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Richards Bay South Pier:
The best conditions reported for surf at Richards Bay South Pier occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
Richards Bay South Pier Surf:
Monday, 19 October 2026, 12:35 Local time| Lundi 19 | ||||
| 11AM | 2PM | 5PM | 8PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 9 | 12 | 7 | 9 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | glass | cross | cross- on |
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