
Surf Forecasts:
Amanzimtoti surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Amanzimtoti this week:
The surf forecast for Amanzimtoti over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Amanzimtoti in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 27th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 27th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Amanzimtoti over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Mon 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | NE 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
919 | 547 | 435 | 335 | 215 | 130 | 136 | 226 | 284 | 186 | 99 | 348 | 1081 | 1029 | 730 | 321 | 236 | 198 | 305 | 688 | 921 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:59PM1.35m | 10:23AM1.15m | 11:10PM1.31m | 11:46AM1.15m | 00:19AM1.31m | 12:56PM1.20m | 1:16AM1.35m | 1:49PM1.27m | 2:04AM1.41m | 2:33PM1.35m | 2:44AM1.47m | 3:10PM1.42m | 3:21AM1.52m | 3:45PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:21AM0.64m | 4:25PM0.59m | 5:38AM0.63m | 5:42PM0.61m | 6:45AM0.58m | 6:51PM0.58m | 7:38AM0.51m | 7:45PM0.52m | 8:21AM0.43m | 8:30PM0.45m | 8:59AM0.35m | 9:09PM0.39m | 9:33AM0.29m | ||||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
5:04 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 12 | S 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | ENE 6 | E 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSW 17 |
919 | 547 | 435 | 83 | 48 | 117 | 32 | 226 | 284 | 49 | 35 | 348 | 1081 | 1029 | 730 | 612 | 328 | 237 | 178 | 145 | 921 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | SSW 15 | E 11 | E 7 | SSW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 10 | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | E 9 |
50 | 88 | 5 | 335 | 2 | 38 | 136 | 55 | 54 | 186 | 99 | 65 | 8 | — | — | 321 | 236 | 198 | 111 | 688 | 190 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 11 | — | — | SW 19 | E 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 7 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 25 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | — |
27 | 11 | 5 | — | — | 14 | 54 | 11 | 6 | 38 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 305 | 57 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNE 8 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — |
— | — | 96 | — | 215 | 130 | — | — | 2 | 111 | 67 | 148 | 145 | 124 | 277 | 487 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 303 | 182 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 192 | 28 | 307 | 449 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 20 |
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Information about the Amanzimtoti Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Amanzimtoti provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Amanzimtoti can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Amanzimtoti 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 (Amanzimtoti) 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 Amanzimtoti 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.
Amanzimtoti is 9 km (6 miles) from Umlazi. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Umlazi. Umlazi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










