Kosi Bay Surf Break

Kosi Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 26.87° S 32.89° E

Issued: 7 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Kosi Bay sea temperature is
24.6° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Kosi Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kosi Bay surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with 594 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kosi Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Kosi Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kosi Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 14th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 14th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 14th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kosi Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
11
2
SSE
7
1.8
S
7
1.2
S
11
0.7
S
15
1.2
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.7
S
13
1.9
S
6
0.9
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.2
S
11
0.9
S
10
1
S
10
0.8
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
116
84
57
74
183
350
333
350
218
594
246
97
171
273
181
536
344
168
190
283
Wind (km/h)
15
N
25
NNE
25
N
30
N
25
NNE
35
S
30
S
25
S
15
SSW
0
N
20
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
ESE
30
S
20
SSE
15
ESE
5
NW
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:30PM1.62m
1:01AM1.85m
1:29PM1.74m
1:55AM1.96m
2:20PM1.87m
2:45AM2.05m
3:08PM1.98m
3:31AM2.11m
3:54PM2.07m
4:16AM2.12m
4:40PM2.10m
5:00AM2.09m
5:25PM2.09m
Low Tide
6:35PM0.50m
7:21AM0.45m
7:34PM0.37m
8:11AM0.32m
8:26PM0.25m
8:58AM0.21m
9:15PM0.16m
9:43AM0.14m
10:02PM0.12m
10:26AM0.10m
10:48PM0.13m
11:10AM0.11m
11:34PM0.20m
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clear
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clear
clear
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
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cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
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5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
 mm
1
2
1
2
5
Temp °C
22
23
22
24
27
25
22
21
19
21
22
22
23
25
22
21
21
21
22
22
22
Feels °C
21
20
20
19
22
22
18
17
17
23
21
21
20
22
19
19
20
20
21
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1
ESE
9
1.2
S
14
1.1
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.9
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.2
S
11
0.9
S
10
1
S
10
0.8
S
15
Energy kJ
140
116
84
57
74
183
281
310
302
158
594
108
69
55
54
181
536
344
168
190
283
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.8
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.5
S
15
1.2
S
11
0.9
S
10
1.1
E
9
0.8
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.2
NNE
4
0.6
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
8
0.8
SSE
9
Energy kJ
42
35
14
11
10
38
9
113
350
175
190
246
97
171
2
34
43
52
40
46
108
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.3
NE
6
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
15
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
S
11
0.3
E
8
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.5
S
16
0.6
E
8
Energy kJ
4
5
165
218
7
56
11
17
38
118
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
3
1.3
N
5
1.4
N
6
1.3
NNE
6
1.1
S
4
2
SSE
7
1.8
S
7
0.6
NE
3
0.9
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
5
1.9
S
6
1.4
S
7
Energy kJ
10
85
119
100
42
350
333
9
33
35
27
273
173
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
6
2
4
4
3
1
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
380
380
271
229
228
661
290
319
144
0
407
290
144
431
228
177
380
0
173
319
229
Best forecast wave conditions in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
6
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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Information about the Kosi Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kosi Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kosi Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kosi Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kosi Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kosi Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Kosi Bay is 108 km (67 miles) from the city of Maputo. If you plan a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maputo. Maputo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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