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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Umhlanga this week:
The surf forecast for Umhlanga over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Umhlanga in the next 12 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Umhlanga over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 655 | 506 | 408 | 285 | 202 | 86 | 154 | 195 | 165 | 201 | 167 | 203 | 191 | 229 | 407 | 520 | 1688 | 1836 | 1384 | 1196 | 991 | 787 | 488 | 678 | 472 | 369 | 198 | 222 | 703 | 476 | 135 | 103 | 61 | 58 | 55 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:31PM 1.75 | 4:42AM 1.82 | 4:58PM 1.70 | 5:10AM 1.75 | 5:27PM 1.62 | 5:40AM 1.65 | 6:01PM 1.51 | 6:16AM 1.52 | 6:45PM 1.39 | 7:04AM 1.37 | 7:51PM 1.27 | 8:24AM 1.23 | 9:54PM 1.22 | 10:41AM 1.19 | 11:48PM 1.35 | 12:17PM 1.31 | 12:52AM 1.55 | 1:15PM 1.46 | 1:39AM 1.74 | 2:00PM 1.61 | 2:19AM 1.88 | 2:40PM 1.73 | 2:57AM 1.96 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:25AM 0.07 | 10:31PM 0.12 | 10:52AM 0.11 | 11:00PM 0.17 | 11:21AM 0.18 | 11:30PM 0.26 | 11:54AM 0.28 | 12:05AM 0.38 | 12:34PM 0.41 | 12:51AM 0.53 | 1:29PM 0.55 | 2:04AM 0.68 | 3:01PM 0.65 | 4:18AM 0.73 | 5:03PM 0.62 | 6:09AM 0.60 | 6:23PM 0.48 | 7:11AM 0.42 | 7:16PM 0.32 | 7:55AM 0.25 | 8:00PM 0.18 | 8:35AM 0.11 | 8:39PM 0.07 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
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