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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 Thursday (Apr 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Richards Bay (Outside) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richards Bay (Outside) over the next 12 days.
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 426 | 336 | 235 | 814 | 137 | 171 | 167 | 158 | 190 | 179 | 107 | 122 | 121 | 150 | 441 | 1004 | 1143 | 710 | 598 | 572 | 423 | 409 | 411 | 302 | 202 | 283 | 387 | 351 | 178 | 262 | 75 | 383 | 230 | 82 | 246 | 279 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 8:23AM 1.29 | 9:48PM 1.28 | 10:41AM 1.26 | 11:47PM 1.41 | 12:18PM 1.38 | 12:53AM 1.61 | 1:16PM 1.55 | 1:40AM 1.81 | 2:01PM 1.71 | 2:21AM 1.96 | 2:40PM 1.83 | 2:59AM 2.06 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 2:02AM 0.70 | 2:58PM 0.69 | 4:14AM 0.77 | 5:04PM 0.67 | 6:08AM 0.64 | 6:25PM 0.51 | 7:10AM 0.45 | 7:18PM 0.34 | 7:56AM 0.27 | 8:02PM 0.18 | 8:35AM 0.12 | 8:41PM 0.06 | 9:11AM 0.03 | |||||||||||||
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 |
| Sunset | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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