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 favoured conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is 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. Good surf at all stages of the tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Take care of rips, shark protected,.
Richards Bay (Outside) Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| very consistent | 23.0°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, 2 November 2026, 08:56 Local time| Lunedì 02 | ||||
| 5AM | 8AM | 11AM | 2PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periodo (s) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Stato del vento | cross | cross | cross- on |
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