Amanzimtoti surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 06 Apr 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
25.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Apr 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 7th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 7th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 7th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
1
3
4
2
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
S
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
S
1.2
ENE
1.4
NE
1.1
ENE
0.4
SSE
0.5
S
0.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
0.5
S
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)1616151514141413121212116661614146136
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1150306215051499138013801045599377240140599613184801041251268556
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
20
SW
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
N
25
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
10
NNE
15
ENE
20
NNE
10
N
20
NE
25
NE
15
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
SW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:45PM
1.53
5:55AM
1.52
6:10PM
1.41
6:20AM
1.39
6:38PM
1.27
6:50AM
1.25
7:20PM
1.12
7:40AM
1.10
9:48PM
1.01
11:12AM
1.04
12:36AM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:47PM
0.30
12:05PM
0.34
12:13AM
0.43
12:34PM
0.48
12:42AM
0.58
1:12PM
0.62
1:27AM
0.74
2:37PM
0.76
4:19AM
0.85
5:51PM
0.73
Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13
Sunset5:46--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
1-1---------------23-
Temp. °C222223222124252326262327262428282426232225
Feels °C (?)171821212222232226252528252628272425222322
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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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