Zinkwazi Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Kwazulu – Natal)
| Name: | Zinkwazi |
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| Type: | beach reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: W |
Zinkwazi in Kwazulu-Natal is an exposed beach reef and point break that usually has waves The best wind direction is from the west. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights together with both left and right hand reef breaks offshore. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of Shark protected,.
Overall Zinkwazi 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 Zinkwazi surf quality by season and Zinkwazi surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Zinkwazi |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Zinkwazi:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Blythedale | 14 mi |
| Second closest break | Siyayi | 16 mi |
| Third closest break | Mtunzini | 25 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Salt Rock | 25 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Thompsons Bay | 26 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Zinkwazi: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4763 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5201 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5221 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5631 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 5823 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Zinkwazi: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 51 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2677 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2955 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Davis, Antarctica | 3301 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3742 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Zinkwazi: |
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| Closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 170 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 236 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 236 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 236 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 236 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Zinkwazi: |
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| Closest city location | Sundumbili (South Africa) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Stanger (South Africa) | 13 mi |
| Third closest city location | Eshowe (South Africa) | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ballitoville (South Africa) | 28 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | eSikhawini (South Africa) | 35 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Zinkwazi is Virginia (Durban) Airport (VIR) in South Africa, 73 km (45 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Zinkwazi is Richards Bay (Richard's Bay) Airport (RCB), also in South Africa, 80 km (50 miles) away.
- Third is Durban International Airport (DUR) in South Africa, 97 km (60 miles) away.
- Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi (Ulundi) Airport (ULD) in South Africa is 102 km (63 miles) away.
- Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), also in South Africa is the fifth nearest airport to Zinkwazi and is 115 km (71 miles) away.
