Amanzimtoti Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's cookin' in our little slice of the South African coast at Amanzimtoti.

Okay, so the next couple of days are looking a bit average, not gonna lie. We've got some southerly swell in the water, but the wind is just not playing ball. The picture brightens up further down the track though, so don't write this week off just yet.

Right now, Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July, we're looking at a clean-ish 4ft from the SSW with a nice long 14-second period. That's a proper groundswell. The water's at 73°, which is a good degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year, so it's a treat for the skin. Problem is the wind is cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph, so it's clean but not perfect. The energy is moderate (917), but it's not a standout session.

It all gets a bit messy by Wednesday afternoon, and Thursday the 23rd is a write-off with onshore winds and choppy conditions. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday the 24th of July, this is where it gets different. We've got a big 10ft SSW swell hitting, but it's short-period at 9 seconds and the wind is screaming onshore at 25 mph. That's a no-go for surfing. The energy reading is very strong (1335), but with those conditions, it's more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle day.

Things start to look up Saturday morning, the 25th. The swell drops back to a clean 4ft from the SSW, and that period stretches out to a very long 15 seconds – these are proper ocean lines. The wind is light and cross from the NE at only 6 mph. This is the pick of the first week. The water's still that nice warm anomaly, and the break is fairly consistent. Crowds can be a factor here *sometimes*, so you might have some company. That long period groundswell will wrap around the point and reef, giving some really well-shaped, powerful waves. It won't be a beginner day – the energy is moderate (1027) – but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the morning to be on it.

The rest of the week is pretty so-so with onshore or cross winds messing up the swell. There's a couple of clean windows here and there but nothing to get too excited about.

Now, looking into the second week, we start seeing a new pattern. Monday the 3rd of August has a promising morning: 6ft of east swell, 11-second period, and clean cross-off wind from the NNE at 12 mph. That's a solid option, but with the long period and east swell direction, the break quality will be key. The energy is moderate (744). It’s worth a look.

But the real standout of the whole forecast window looks to be Wednesday the 5th of August. There's a pulse of 5ft SSW swell early in the morning with a massive 15-second period and clean, cross-off NNE winds at 16 mph. The energy will be very strong (1592). That is a big, powerful, clean groundswell. For an experienced surfer at this break, that's as good as it gets on paper. Thursday the 6th also holds similar size and period but with a cross wind, so the 5th is the one to circle on the calendar.

Just be aware that the water might have cooled down a bit by then, but for that surf, it won't matter.

So to sum it up: Saturday the 25th of July morning is your first decent chance, and Wednesday the 5th of August is the long-range promise that looks like the trip-worthy session.

Stay stoked,
Rusty.

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