Amanzimtoti Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.05° S 30.89° E

Amanzimtoti Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Amanzimtoti sea temperature is
22.2° C
0.5° 

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


Amanzimtoti surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,317 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. 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 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11PM. 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 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the local stretch. We’ve got a mixed bag of a forecast ahead, so let’s break it down day by day.

It’s looking like a bit of a slow start with only marginal conditions on offer for the first couple of days. Sunday the 19th kicks off with a 5ft SSE swell at 11 seconds, but with a cross-shore wind, it’s nothing to get excited about. The wave energy is moderate (907). Stick to the smaller boards if you’re paddling out.

Monday the 20th sees the swell bump up a touch to 7ft SSE, but the wind swings cross-on, making for a choppy surface. The energy is moderate (1247), but the quality just isn’t there for a proper session.

Tuesday the 21st is our first real glimpse of something better. The morning brings a clean 5ft SE swell with a light cross-offshore breeze. The period is a solid 12 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell push. The energy is moderate (610), but it’s clean. This is the best we’ve seen so far.

Things go downhill mid-week. Wednesday and Thursday the 22nd and 23rd are messy, with building wind and a short-period, lumpy SSW swell. Thursday is a write-off with 7ft SSW and a 7-second period, blown out by a fresh cross-on breeze. The energy is weak (471). Kite surfers might have a look, but for paddle surfing, it’s a hard pass.

Friday the 24th is a bit of a weird one. The morning has a tiny 4ft S swell, but it’s onshore. The afternoon, however, shows a 3ft SSW swell with a massive 20-second period. That’s a very long-period groundswell, and with only 3ft of height, it’ll be a very slow, fat roller at this beach-and-reef setup. The energy is moderate (1076). It’s intriguing, but not a standout.

Now, the highlight of the forecast. Saturday the 25th is the one to circle. The morning is glassy, with a 5ft SSW swell running at 15 seconds. The energy is strong (1120), and with glassy conditions, it’ll be a treat. This is a long-period groundswell, so it might be a bit too straight for the beach breaks, but the reef here should handle it beautifully. This is the best bet for clean, fun waves for experienced surfers.

After that, we’re into a patchy second week. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are small and messy with cross-shore winds. The water temperature here is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

Things get a bit more energetic but blowy again. Tuesday the 28th has a 6ft SSW swell, but a fresh cross-on wind kills it. Wednesday the 29th shows a bigger 8ft S swell, but it’s rain and cross-on winds. The swell is over 8ft, so it’s expert territory, but the wind isn’t cooperating.

The final standout is on Friday the 31st. The morning brings a 7ft S swell with a 16-second period and a cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong (3298). That’s a serious amount of water moving, and it’s clean. If you’re an expert, this is a massive, powerful groundswell that should offer some wild, long-period runners. The afternoon blows out with a 13ft S swell and strong cross-shore wind, so get it in the morning.

Then, the forecast ends on a high note. Saturday the 1st of August morning is clean, with a 5ft SSW swell at 12 seconds. Energy is moderate (1347) and it’s clean. A solid session for the weekend. And Monday the 3rd of August finishes with a glassy 8ft SSW swell at 17 seconds. That’s a very long period, very strong energy (3422), and glassy conditions. For experienced surfers, that’s a dream run.

Overall, the best on offer is Saturday the 25th for the clean, glassy, long-period groundswell, and Friday the 31st for the big, clean, powerful groundswell for experts. The rest of the period is a tale of waiting for the wind to play nice.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
24
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2
2
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3
1
3
1
1
0
0
0
2
1
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
12
1.7
SE
12
2
SSE
12
1.8
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.3
SE
12
1.2
SE
12
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
7
2
SSW
7
1.3
S
8
1.1
S
7
1
SSW
20
1.9
SSW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
511
495
802
864
1216
976
736
528
478
376
501
368
189
363
404
187
131
731
2015
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
WNW
15
SSW
10
E
10
N
15
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NE
20
NE
25
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
SE
10
WNW
Wind State
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cross
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
6:45AM1.54m
7:16PM1.62m
7:21AM1.42m
7:54PM1.49m
8:00AM1.29m
8:37PM1.35m
8:50AM1.16m
9:36PM1.23m
10:15AM1.07m
11:15PM1.16m
12:21PM1.07m
00:56AM1.19m
Low Tide
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
4:19PM0.71m
5:55AM0.71m
6:18PM0.72m
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6:48
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5:15
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Temp °C
20
21
22
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18
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25
21
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Feels °C
19
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21
16
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19
19
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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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