Richards Bay

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -28.8°, 32.083°

High tide 13:22 2.77m Falling Low tide 19:29 2.00m
Next tide in 4h 17m
Today 28 Mar Sun 29 Mar Mon 30 Mar Tue 31 Mar Wed 1 Apr Thu 2 Apr Fri 3 Apr

Tide times in Richards Bay — Sat 28 Mar

Low tide 07:10 2.09m
High tide 13:22 2.77m
Low tide 19:29 2.00m

Tide chart

Sun
Sunrise 05:58
Sunset 17:55
Day length 11h 57m
🌔 Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous 70% illumination
Sea conditions
Waves 1.06m
Swell 0.86m
Period 7.7s
Sea state Smooth

Rain radar Richards Bay Live

10-day tide forecast

Date High tide Low tide
Sat 28 Mar Today 13:22 (2.77m) 07:10 (2.09m)
19:29 (2.00m)
Sun 29 Mar 01:51 (2.96m)
14:11 (2.96m) 		08:05 (1.90m)
20:13 (1.80m)
Mon 30 Mar 02:32 (3.15m)
14:45 (3.12m) 		08:42 (1.74m)
20:46 (1.63m)
Tue 31 Mar 03:05 (3.29m)
15:14 (3.24m) 		09:11 (1.61m)
21:16 (1.51m)
Wed 1 Apr 03:33 (3.39m)
15:42 (3.32m) 		09:38 (1.52m)
21:46 (1.44m)
Thu 2 Apr 04:01 (3.43m)
16:11 (3.36m) 		10:06 (1.47m)
22:15 (1.42m)
Fri 3 Apr 04:28 (3.43m)
16:38 (3.34m) 		10:34 (1.46m)
22:42 (1.46m)
Sat 4 Apr 04:52 (3.38m)
17:03 (3.28m) 		11:00 (1.50m)
23:07 (1.53m)
Sun 5 Apr 05:14 (3.30m)
17:26 (3.20m) 		11:23 (1.57m)
23:30 (1.63m)
Mon 6 Apr 05:36 (3.20m)
17:51 (3.10m) 		11:47 (1.67m)
23:55 (1.74m)

Location information

Coordinates -28.8°, 32.083°
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
🌔 Moon phase Waxing Gibbous (70%)

Activity guide

Make the most of Richards Bay's coastal environment with these tide-dependent activities:

High tide

Cliff jumping

Safe water levels for experienced jumpers

Paddleboarding

Calm waters perfect for SUP sessions

Swimming

Best conditions for safe swimming with deeper water

Low tide

Bait digging

Collect worms and shellfish for fishing

Shell collecting

Discover shells and sea treasures on exposed beaches

Rock pooling

Explore tidal pools teeming with marine life

Nearby tide stations

Durban 159.8 km away

Tide times in Richards Bay

Find accurate tide schedules for Richards Bay. Whether for fishing, sailing, or beach walks, get the information you need.

Understanding tides at Richards Bay helps you stay safe and make the most of your visit. Tides follow a roughly 12-hour cycle, with two high tides and two low tides each day.

Be aware of local conditions at Richards Bay. Some areas can become inaccessible during high tide.

Our tide predictions for Richards Bay are calculated using astronomical data and local observations for maximum accuracy.

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