Richards Bay
Richards Bay, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.7m
- Period
- 9.5s
- Wind
- 26 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
Get an alert when Richards Bay hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Low · High in 4h405-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Days 6–10 for Richards Bay, scored for your board.
About Richards Bay
Richards Bay is a beach break over sand in Richards Bay, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the W / WNW / NW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S
- Best wind direction
- W, WNW, NW, NNW
Richards Bay surf FAQ
Is Richards Bay good for beginners?+
Richards Bay is a beach break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Richards Bay?+
Different days call for different boards. Richards Bay handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Richards Bay?+
Look for from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the W / WNW / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.