Amanzimtoti surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 07 Mar 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
25.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Amanzimtoti this week:

The surf forecast for Amanzimtoti over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 08) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Amanzimtoti in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 8th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 8th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 7th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Amanzimtoti over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
3
4
4
2
0
3
1
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SSW
4
SSW
3
S
2.5
S
2.2
S
2
S
1.7
S
1.1
S
1.3
S
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
2
E
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)691212121212111299999881614151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25229452666213914481213870267513359417408399493409533147158116106101
Wind
(km/h)
50
SSW
45
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
S
5
WNW
10
E
15
E
5
NW
10
ENE
20
ENE
10
WNW
10
ENE
20
ENE
5
N
25
ENE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:49PM
1.65
6:04AM
1.68
6:12PM
1.53
6:26AM
1.54
6:34PM
1.40
6:48AM
1.39
6:57PM
1.25
7:13AM
1.23
7:24PM
1.09
7:51AM
1.06
11:51PM
0.94
12:54PM
1.04
1:45AM
1.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:47AM
0.14
11:52PM
0.14
12:11PM
0.25
12:16AM
0.27
12:34PM
0.37
12:39AM
0.42
12:59PM
0.52
1:03AM
0.57
1:30PM
0.67
1:33AM
0.74
2:57PM
0.83
6:03AM
0.87
7:28PM
0.73
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--
Sunset-6:22--6:22--6:21--6:20--6:19--6:16--6:15-
clear
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-16211--2-----51-----
Temp. °C262521192020222322242522232523252523252824
Feels °C (?)201815192021212123242322242524242323252826
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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 12 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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