Amanzimtoti surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 SAST
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Amanzimtoti surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Amanzimtoti sea temperature is
22.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Amanzimtoti surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 4,366 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Amanzimtoti in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 6th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 6th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sun
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
2
2
3
4
4
8
4
2
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
12
1.5
SSW
7
1
S
7
1.1
SSW
11
2.5
S
11
2.4
S
11
2.5
S
11
3.5
S
12
3.5
SSW
11
4
SSW
11
2.3
S
11
2.1
SSW
11
2.3
S
12
1.9
S
12
1.6
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
193
65
142
84
68
65
37
181
100
285
1694
1419
1547
2947
2488
4366
1317
1008
1544
1010
617
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NE
15
NE
10
N
10
NE
15
NNE
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
WNW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SW
5
NNW
5
E
10
WNW
5
N
15
NE
10
NNW
5
SSW
0
NE
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
glassy
High Tide
4:01AM1.62m
4:22PM1.55m
4:32AM1.60m
4:55PM1.53m
5:03AM1.56m
5:29PM1.50m
5:36AM1.52m
6:05PM1.46m
6:10AM1.46m
6:45PM1.42m
6:50AM1.39m
7:32PM1.38m
7:39AM1.31m
Low Tide
9:50PM0.27m
10:12AM0.21m
10:22PM0.28m
10:43AM0.22m
10:55PM0.31m
11:16AM0.25m
11:29PM0.37m
11:50AM0.29m
00:05AM0.43m
12:27PM0.34m
00:47AM0.50m
1:08PM0.40m
1:38AM0.56m
1:58PM0.46m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:02
1
3
22
1
4
Temp °C
19
21
22
19
24
25
21
20
21
20
18
19
16
19
20
18
19
20
18
19
20
18
19
20
19
22
23
21
18
20
21
15
16
15
18
18
18
18
17
16
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
ENE
5
0.5
E
8
1
S
7
1.1
SSW
11
2.5
S
11
2.4
S
11
2.5
S
11
1.1
ENE
8
1.8
SSE
12
3.5
S
12
2.3
S
11
2.1
SSW
11
2.3
S
12
1.9
S
12
1.6
S
11
Energy kJ
53
38
142
39
36
39
17
34
100
285
1694
1419
1547
177
1036
3008
1317
1008
1544
1010
617
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
E
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
E
8
0.3
SSW
11
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
1.2
NE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
E
9
0.8
E
9
1.1
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
11
Energy kJ
193
35
36
27
19
65
37
25
49
48
34
50
47
211
141
59
163
79
94
291
346
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
E
9
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SW
12
0.3
NE
5
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.5
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.7
SE
11
0.7
SE
11
0.3
NE
7
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
22
65
39
84
68
14
37
4
67
42
49
66
18
30
17
46
81
128
123
8
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.6
ENE
5
0.6
NE
4
0.7
SW
4
1.5
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
2.5
SSW
10
3.5
S
12
3.5
SSW
11
4
SSW
11
0.6
NNE
7
0.7
NE
4
Energy kJ
10
10
29
26
15
15
15
181
54
1314
2947
2488
4366
33
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
5
8
4
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
25
25
0
25
0
0
26
27
0
182
20
10
0
10
0
0
25
0
10
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
6
5
8
4
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
1
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
8
4
5
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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).

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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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