Richards Bay (Outside) Surf Guide
Richards Bay (Outside) in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast is an exposed sandbar break that has very reliable surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the northwest with some shelter here from southwest winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. The sandbar breaks are all rights. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Hazards include rips, shark protected,.
Richards Bay (Outside) Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| very consistent | 23.1°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, 12 October 2026, 21:19 Local time| Lunedì 12 | Mar | |||
| 5PM | 8PM | 11PM | 2AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periodo (s) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Stato del vento | cross | cross- off |
cross- off |
cross- off |
















