Amanzimtoti surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 07 Feb 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
25.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Amanzimtoti in the next 12 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 7th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 7th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 10th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.7
E
0.5
S
0.7
SSW
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.6
SSW
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.7
SSW
1.2
S
Period(s) (?)9101010814131313131114131358989137
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8340282469107187475490389217232170117128200181173181147159
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
N
20
S
10
SSW
5
SW
25
NE
15
ENE
5
W
20
NE
20
S
5
WNW
20
NE
20
NNE
5
NNW
40
SSW
30
SSW
15
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
N
40
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
cross-
on
crossglasscrosscrossglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:48PM
1.47
7:10AM
1.50
7:14PM
1.33
7:38AM
1.35
7:42PM
1.18
8:13AM
1.19
8:26PM
1.03
9:48AM
1.05
12:38AM
0.97
1:17PM
1.11
2:05AM
1.12
2:12PM
1.26
2:40AM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:54AM
0.31
1:18PM
0.46
1:21AM
0.46
1:50PM
0.59
1:52AM
0.61
2:37PM
0.73
2:46AM
0.76
5:25PM
0.82
6:32AM
0.81
7:53PM
0.69
8:00AM
0.67
8:30PM
0.52
8:38AM
0.52
Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:35
Sunset6:51--6:50--6:49--6:47--6:46--6:46--6:45--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
cloud
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thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----92-8--27-23--2-25-
Temp. °C282628292428292527292527282527272426272427
Feels °C (?)283130312528282928322827272726252429292624
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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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