Kosi Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Kwazulu – Natal)
| Name: | Kosi Bay |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Kosi Bay in Kwazulu-Natal is an exposed beach and reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast.. Rarely crowded here. Beware of sharks and rocks.
Overall Kosi Bay Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Kosi Bay surf quality by season and Kosi Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kosi Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kosi Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Sodwana | 16 mi |
| Second closest break | St Lucia | 108 mi |
| Third closest break | Mapelane | 110 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Alkantstrand | 142 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Senoritas | 143 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kosi Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4912 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5081 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5094 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5522 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 5702 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kosi Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 236 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2751 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 3087 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Davis, Antarctica | 3423 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3927 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kosi Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 288 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 400 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 400 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 400 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 400 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kosi Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Big Bend (Swaziland) | 59 mi |
| Second closest city location | Nsoko (Swaziland) | 59 mi |
| Third closest city location | Siteki (Swaziland) | 65 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Maputo (Mozambique) | 67 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Lavumisa (Swaziland) | 68 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Kosi Bay is Maputo Airport (MPM) in Mozambique, which is 110 km (68 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Kosi Bay is Matsapha (Manzini) Airport (MTS) in Swaziland, 162 km (101 miles) away.
