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North Coast · KwaZulu-Natal
Richards Bay
Alkantstrand beach break in Richards Bay, working on E swell with W offshore winds.
★★★★★Poor
Peak 09:00 · Fair
Best: 08:00–10:00
Flat or very small — unlikely to be worth the paddle.
| Time | Surf | Swell | Period | Wind | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | ~0.6 m | E | 5.8 s | NNE 20 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 03:00 | ~0.6 m | E | 5.8 s | NNE 22 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 06:00 | ~0.4 m | SSE | 11.4 s | NNE 11 km/h | 58 | 2/5 |
| 09:00 | ~0.4 m | SSE | 11.8 s | W 8 km/h | 76 | 3/5 |
| 12:00 | ~0.4 m | SSE | 11.5 s | SSW 17 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 15:00 | ~0.4 m | SSE | 11.2 s | SSW 22 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 18:00 | ~0.4 m | SSE | 10.4 s | SSW 20 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 21:00 | ~0.4 m | SSE | 10.6 s | SSW 11 km/h | 55 | 2/5 |
Surf heights are estimated breaking sizes from offshore swell (Open-Meteo). Size and quality can change with tide, wind, and sandbanks — check local conditions before you paddle out.
Marine forecast data: Open-Meteo open-meteo.com · CC BY 4.0