Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Kwazulu - Natal
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beach break and very hollow with a fast speed brake. 4-6ft
Secret spot?We can hide it! Umhlanga Surf Forecast / Kwazulu – Natal / South Africa6 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 23 May 2013 SASTUmhlanga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots. |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
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| Period (s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | ||||||
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| Energy (?) | 98 | 98 | 104 | 121 | 85 | 75 | 347 | 184 | 165 | 129 | 119 | 136 | 132 | 41 | 51 | 29 | 16 | 15 | ||||||
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Wind (km/h) |
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| Wind State (?) | glass | cross | off | cross- on |
on | cross- off |
cross- off |
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cross | cross- on |
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High Tide / height (m) |
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2:32PM 1.82 |
2:50AM 1.96 |
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3:15PM 1.93 |
3:33AM 2.02 |
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3:58PM 1.99 |
4:14AM 2.03 |
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4:41PM 2.00 |
4:57AM 1.99 |
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5:24PM 1.96 |
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5:40AM 1.90 |
6:10PM 1.88 |
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Low Tide / height (m) |
8:24AM 0.30 |
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8:38PM 0.29 |
9:06AM 0.19 |
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9:22PM 0.21 |
9:47AM 0.13 |
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10:05PM 0.18 |
10:28AM 0.11 |
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10:48PM 0.20 |
11:10AM 0.14 |
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11:33PM 0.27 |
11:54AM 0.22 |
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12:19AM 0.38 |
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Note: the tide data above is for Durban, South Africa which is 16 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Umhlanga. New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph
Key to wind character - offshore winds at Umhlanga blow from the NW
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Today's Umhlanga sea temperature is 24.1 °C (Statistics for 23 May 1981-2005 - mean: 23.5 max: 24.7 min: 22.1 °C) |
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| Days 0-3 Weather Summary: Mostly dry. Warm air temperatures (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary: Mostly dry. Warm air temperatures (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | ||||||
| Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| High °C | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | ||||||
| Low °C | 20 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | ||||||
| Chill °C (?) | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | ||||||
| Sunrise | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | ||||||
| Sunset | - | 17:06 | - | - | 17:06 | - | - | 17:06 | - | - | 17:05 | - | - | 17:05 | - | - | 17:05 | - | ||||||
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Information about the Umhlanga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Umhlanga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 6 days. A general guide to surfing at Umhlanga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Umhlanga 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 (Umhlanga) 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 Umhlanga 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Kwazulu - Natal? If you are looking for accommodation near Umhlanga, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kwazulu - Natal, consider staying in Umhlanga which is 0 km (0 miles) away. Other places in and around Kwazulu - Natal where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mount Edgecombe which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Durban and Glenwood.
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