Amanzimtoti surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 07 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
25.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Amanzimtoti in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 8th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 8th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 8th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tue
14
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
SSW
1.1
NE
1.2
ENE
0.4
SW
0.4
SSE
2.3
SSW
1.5
S
1.2
SE
0.8
E
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
Period(s) (?)1414141312121266151676661211109910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)138015261172690377294179858155804971789249339227200110110108
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
20
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
5
NNE
10
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
NE
25
S
15
SW
15
NE
15
ENE
5
NNW
15
S
10
SSE
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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)
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
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tue
14
Sunrise-6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13-
Sunset--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:38--5:37
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------1--4--27-----
Temp. °C212324222526232626232827242526232526232930
Feels °C (?)222122212425242726242828232626252528263029
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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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