When should you surf Richardsons today?
The strongest signal points around 10h with a 63/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Richardsons surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Richardsons (Big Island).
Best score today
6310h
Now
2504:00
Waves
2.2 m
9 s
Wind
10 km/h
Side-onshore · NW
Tide
▲ 06:00
range 0.6 m
Light
06:15 → 17:55
Best windows today
8h50/100
1.6 m · 8 s · 11 km/h
9h50/100
1.6 m · 8 s · 9 km/h
10h63/100
1.6 m · 8 s · 8 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 9 s | 10 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 9 s | 10 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 9 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 25 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 14 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 25 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 25 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 12 km/h · W | high tide |
| 07:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 9 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 63 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 8 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 50 | 1.7 m · 8 s | 9 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | 25 | 1.7 m · 8 s | 10 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | — | 1.7 m · 8 s | 14 km/h · NE | low tide |
| 14:00 | — | 1.7 m · 8 s | 10 km/h · E | mid-tide |
| 15:00 | 25 | 1.8 m · 8 s | 10 km/h · NE | mid-tide |
| 16:00 | 25 | 1.8 m · 8 s | 8 km/h · NE | high tide |
| 17:00 | 25 | 1.9 m · 8 s | 7 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 50 | 1.9 m · 8 s | 1 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 68 | 2.0 m · 8 s | 6 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 56 | 2.0 m · 8 s | 7 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 45 | 2.1 m · 8 s | 10 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 23 | 2.1 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 45 | 2.2 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · NW | low tide |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Richardsons today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 06:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Richardsons suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Richardsons.