Amanzimtoti Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.05° S 30.89° E

Issued: 1 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Amanzimtoti sea temperature is
22.8° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Amanzimtoti surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, S swell with 1,363 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with S 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 19th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 19th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 20th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
2
0
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
8
2.1
S
12
2
S
12
1.6
S
12
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.9
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
S
8
1
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
504
1363
1160
702
168
169
129
87
522
655
737
452
348
273
180
133
65
50
148
103
114
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
10
W
20
NE
30
NE
20
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
WNW
5
E
5
NNE
10
NW
10
NE
15
NE
10
N
10
S
25
S
10
SW
5
ENE
10
SE
10
N
5
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
7:06PM1.59m
7:16AM1.43m
7:57PM1.51m
8:06AM1.31m
8:54PM1.42m
9:07AM1.21m
9:59PM1.35m
10:23AM1.15m
11:10PM1.31m
11:46AM1.15m
00:19AM1.31m
12:56PM1.20m
1:16AM1.35m
1:49PM1.27m
Low Tide
1:14AM0.40m
1:26PM0.31m
2:08AM0.51m
2:16PM0.42m
3:09AM0.59m
3:14PM0.52m
4:21AM0.64m
4:25PM0.59m
5:38AM0.63m
5:42PM0.61m
6:45AM0.58m
6:51PM0.58m
7:38AM0.51m
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:05
5:05
 mm
1
Temp °C
20
18
20
20
19
20
22
20
23
23
20
23
24
20
23
22
21
22
21
20
22
Feels °C
16
15
17
15
14
18
19
19
21
20
18
21
21
19
21
20
20
23
21
22
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
2.1
S
12
2
S
12
1.6
S
12
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
1.6
NE
7
1
ENE
7
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1
ENE
7
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
ENE
7
0.7
SSW
14
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
S
8
1
S
8
Energy kJ
351
1363
1160
702
168
169
129
247
96
655
737
83
348
229
180
128
108
69
52
103
114
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.6
S
10
0.4
SW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.7
SSE
9
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
ENE
6
1
ENE
7
0.9
SSW
16
0.3
SE
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.1
E
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
7
0.7
S
7
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
7
Energy kJ
6
15
7
75
31
12
73
522
64
83
452
11
273
3
133
52
48
49
55
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.6
SSW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
2
93
10
25
87
36
44
28
12
5
3
2
65
50
148
53
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
8
1.1
ENE
4
1.5
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
2
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NE
6
1.1
ENE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.5
SSW
3
0.9
SSW
5
0.4
NE
2
Energy kJ
504
43
138
95
144
387
158
136
107
308
132
6
36
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
192
0
25
675
192
0
0
0
0
0
0
25
25
0
25
378
10
25
60
0
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
5
6
6
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
8
9
6
7
5
6
5
5
6
5
6
6
6
8
8
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).

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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