Amanzimtoti Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.05° S 30.89° E

Amanzimtoti Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Amanzimtoti sea temperature is
21.5° C
0.2° 

Amanzimtoti surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Amanzimtoti surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,385 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Amanzimtoti in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 12th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 12th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 12th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Amanzimtoti over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Howdy, Rusty here. Let’s talk Amanzimtoti. This beach and reef setup is exposed to S swell, and water temps are pretty normal for the season.

We get going on Wednesday morning, 12th August, but it’s not pretty. Rain showers, onshore SE wind at 9 mph, and a lumpy 8ft ESE swell at 9 seconds. Combined energy is strong at 1464. The afternoon is more of the same – messy 8ft. Thursday morning, 13th August, is where you want to be. Glassy conditions, SE wind down to a whisper at 3 mph, and a cleaner 5ft SE swell at 8 seconds. Energy drops to a moderate 432. That’s a standout window – clean, small, and uncrowded. Perfect for beginners or a relaxed paddle.

Thursday afternoon gets a cross-on breeze back, so get out early. Friday morning, 14th August, is another beauty. Cross-off NNE wind at 9 mph, clean lines, 5ft ESE swell with a 10-second period, and moderate energy of 559. This is the best wave of the week. By Friday afternoon, the NE wind cranks up to 16 mph cross-shore and it gets choppy – no good.

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August see the swell push up to 6–7ft from the E, with periods hitting 11–12 seconds. Energy climbs over 1000. But the NE wind stays cross-shore, leaving it bumpy and marginal. You’ll find a wave, but it’s work.

Monday 17th August has a light cross-on S wind and a 6ft E swell – still only fair. Then comes a dry spell. From Tuesday 18th August through Saturday 22nd August, it’s poor. Swell drops, wind is messy, scores are zero. Energy levels range from 117 to 682 – weak to moderate. Don’t bother.

Sunday 23rd August brings a big SSW swell – 13ft at 10 seconds with energy of 3121, which is strong. This is expert-only. The NE cross-shore wind at 13 mph puts a chop on it, and the call is marginal. Monday 24th August keeps that big 8ft+ SSW swell but with fresh cross-on SSW wind at 22 mph. Blustery and for the brave.

Tuesday 25th August is the last chance in the second week. A 6ft S swell at 14 seconds (long period) with moderate 1407 energy. Light cross-on S wind in the morning, then onshore SE in the arvo. It’s marginal but the only half-decent day in that stretch. After that, it’s weak and small from 26th–27th August with strong cross-shore NE wind.

Bottom line: Thursday 13th August morning and Friday 14th August morning are your winners – clean, glassy, fun-sized, uncrowded. The big stuff later is for experts only and the wind will spoil it. There’s a big gap of poor surf from the 18th to the 22nd, so plan around it. Keep watching, though – things can turn.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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2
2
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
2.4
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
9
1.5
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.8
E
11
1.9
E
12
2
E
12
2
E
11
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
560
917
1012
659
313
201
280
394
384
592
603
750
972
1066
970
727
580
494
354
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
W
5
SE
10
ESE
10
NW
15
NNE
25
NE
15
N
15
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
NE
20
NE
15
N
10
S
15
NE
20
NNE
Wind State
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on
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cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:25AM1.70m
3:50PM1.80m
4:02AM1.78m
4:26PM1.89m
4:37AM1.80m
5:00PM1.92m
5:09AM1.78m
5:32PM1.89m
5:39AM1.72m
6:02PM1.80m
6:08AM1.62m
6:30PM1.67m
Low Tide
9:17PM0.20m
9:35AM0.07m
9:56PM0.10m
10:09AM-0.02m
10:32PM0.05m
10:42AM-0.06m
11:06PM0.05m
11:14AM-0.04m
11:38PM0.10m
11:44AM0.03m
00:08AM0.19m
12:13PM0.14m
00:37AM0.30m
mod rain
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6:33
6:31
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6:28
6:28
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5:29
5:29
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:31
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3
Temp °C
16
18
16
16
17
18
16
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18
Feels °C
13
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15
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17
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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.

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