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 19m

Tide times in Richards Bay — Sun 29 Mar

High tide 01:51 2.96m
Low tide 08:05 1.90m
High tide 14:11 2.96m
Low tide 20:13 1.80m

Tide chart

Sun
Sunrise 05:59
Sunset 17:53
Day length 11h 54m
🌔 Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous 79% illumination
Sea conditions
Waves 1.28m
Swell 0.72m
Period 7.2s
Sea state Slight

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 (79%)

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

Jet skiing

Enough depth for water sports

Sailing

Ideal for boat departures and arrivals

Low tide

Bait digging

Collect worms and shellfish for fishing

Crabbing

Find crabs in rocky areas

Photography

Capture unique coastal landscapes

Nearby tide stations

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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