Surf Forecasts:
Amanzimtoti surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,455 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Amanzimtoti in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Amanzimtoti over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, let’s run it down for Amanzimtoti over the next two weeks. Water temp is 22°, which is pretty much normal for the season.
The first real option comes Thursday, 16 July, with a 1.5m E swell, 10-second period, but the wind is onshore. It’s a bit of a dud. The combined energy is moderate (590).
Friday morning, 17 July, is a glassy dawn with a 1.2m E swell, 10-second period. The energy is moderate (417), and the surface is clean. That’s the early one. Afternoon turns cross-on, so get out early.
Saturday, 18 July, is tiny and messy. Skip it.
Sunday, 19 July morning, is the big one. A 1.2m SSE groundswell with a 14-second period, clean offshore NE wind. The energy is strong (1016). This is a standout for experienced surfers. The afternoon picks up to 1.7m but gets cross-shore and lumpy.
Monday, 20 July, is a choppy, cross-on mess. Not good.
The week gets messy. Tuesday, 21 July, has some 1.3m swell but cross-shore winds. Wednesday, 22 July, is a write-off. Thursday, 23 July morning, is glassy again with a 1.5m SSW swell, 14-second period, and moderate energy (926). Clean.
Friday, 24 July, brings a 2.1m SSW swell with a 17-second period – very long period groundswell. Energy is strong (2601). Wind is light cross-shore, so it’s a reef day for the experts. Saturday, 25 July morning, is glassy with a 1.2m SSW swell. Clean.
The next week, starting Sunday, 26 July, gets huge. A 2.0m SSW swell, 18-second period, energy very strong (2983). Afternoon hits 2.5m S swell, 17-second period, energy 4993. Cross-shore wind makes it heavy and powerful. Expert only.
Monday, 27 July, is a howling cross-on mess. The rest of the week calms down. Wednesday, 29 July afternoon, has a 1.7m SSW swell with a 20-second period and clean NE wind. That’s a late-day gem.
The final days, 30 and 31 July, have 2.2m and 2.3m swell, but wind is cross-shore or cross-on. The 31st morning has a 2.3m ESE swell, but only an 8-second period, so it’s lumpy.
Best bets: Sunday 19 July morning, Thursday 23 July morning, and Friday 24 July morning. The 26 July is massive but messy. Keep an eye on the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 12 | E 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 443 | 325 | 279 | 233 | 292 | 196 | 219 | 449 | 515 | 894 | 934 | 1056 | 1077 | 634 | 511 | 457 | 372 | 362 | 277 | 742 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:22PM1.82m | 5:33AM1.72m | 6:01PM1.80m | 6:09AM1.64m | 6:39PM1.73m | 6:45AM1.54m | 7:16PM1.62m | 7:21AM1.42m | 7:54PM1.49m | 8:00AM1.29m | 8:37PM1.35m | 8:50AM1.16m | 9:36PM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:28PM0.13m | 11:41AM0.03m | 00:07AM0.20m | 12:16PM0.10m | 00:45AM0.29m | 12:52PM0.20m | 1:23AM0.40m | 1:28PM0.33m | 2:04AM0.51m | 2:07PM0.47m | 2:52AM0.62m | 2:57PM0.61m | 4:04AM0.70m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 443 | 325 | 279 | 233 | 192 | 196 | 156 | 449 | 379 | 894 | 934 | 1056 | 1077 | 634 | 511 | 457 | 180 | 117 | 112 | 742 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 13 | E 10 | SSE 14 | SSW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 140 | 223 | 136 | 79 | 292 | 191 | 219 | 122 | 515 | 191 | 69 | 49 | 798 | 339 | 127 | 169 | 309 | 362 | 277 | 95 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | — | S 15 | SSW 9 | SSE 14 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 10 | 2 | 21 | — | 104 | 88 | 111 | 122 | 96 | 74 | 31 | 46 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 372 | 228 | 164 | 104 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | 22 | 69 | 167 | 261 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 211 | 26 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 26 | 658 | 0 |
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