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

Tide times in Richards Bay — Tue 31 Mar

High tide 03:05 3.29m
Low tide 09:11 1.61m
High tide 15:14 3.24m
Low tide 21:16 1.51m

Tide chart

Sun
Sunrise 06:00
Sunset 17:51
Day length 11h 51m
🌔 Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous 93% illumination
Sea conditions
Waves 1.06m
Swell 0.82m
Period 8.2s
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 (93%)

Activity guide

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

High tide

Kayaking

Explore coastal caves and hidden spots

Swimming

Best conditions for safe swimming with deeper water

Sailing

Ideal for boat departures and arrivals

Low tide

Beach walking

Extended sandy areas to explore

Rock pooling

Explore tidal pools teeming with marine life

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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