Amanzimtoti Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.05° S 30.89° E

Amanzimtoti Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Amanzimtoti sea temperature is
22.8° C
1.1° 

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: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,664 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with SE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Amanzimtoti in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Amanzimtoti. It’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet start to the forecast period. The first real day to keep your eyes on is Monday, the 20th of July. The ocean’s got some energy, with a combined swell energy of 1525 (moderate to strong), but the wind is a bit of a letdown. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the SSE, but a cross-onshore breeze from the S at 12 mph is going to chop it up, making it a bit of a struggle. It’s not the cleanest, but it’s the first real option.

If you’re keen, the water temps are sitting about average for the time of year, so nothing too wild there.

The standout moment, and I mean the real gem, looks to be the morning of Saturday, the 25th of July. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the S, with a very long period of 15 seconds—that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light, gentle breeze from the NE, coming in as a cross-shore, which should keep things pretty clean. The combined energy is a strong 1446. This is a point where the longer period will make the waves at Amanzimtoti (a beach and reef setup) a bit more walled-up, but with the right tide, it’ll have some shape. This is your best bet for the whole run.

The afternoon of the 25th drops off a bit with a stronger cross-shore breeze, but still rideable. Before that, the morning of Friday the 24th sees an 8ft swell from the S, but it’s got a cross-onshore wind, so it’ll be messy and a bit too big for the beginners. That’s an expert-only window if you’re desperate.

After the 25th, it gets a bit grim. The 26th and 27th are poor, with small, weak swells and lumpy cross-shore winds. The swell energy drops right off. Then, on the 28th of July, we get a pulse of 12ft swell from the SSW, but it’s a short-period windswell (9 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore. That’s a big, messy, and dangerous day for anyone but the most experienced, and even then, it’s more of a kitesurfing day than a paddle session.

The first week of August looks pretty flat. From the 29th of July right through to the 4th of August, the swell is tiny, under 3ft, and the combined energy is weak (often under 200). The winds are either cross-offshore or cross, but there’s just no power. It’s a long stretch of poor to flat conditions.

So, if you’re looking for a paddle, aim for Saturday the 25th of July. It’s the only real standout. The rest of the window is either too windy, too big, or too small. It’s a tough run, but that one morning should make it worth the wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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3
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2
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2
1
2
0
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2
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4
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SE
12
2.1
SSE
12
1.7
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
0.9
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
2.4
SSW
7
2.5
SSW
9
2.5
S
11
2.4
S
11
1.1
SSW
16
1.8
S
15
1.6
S
15
1
SSW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
993
1368
841
683
551
486
389
508
336
205
164
555
1202
1439
1369
651
1430
1117
405
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
S
10
SE
10
NW
10
NE
15
NE
10
N
20
NE
25
NE
10
NNW
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
5
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
1:43PM1.16m
1:58AM1.29m
Low Tide
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
7:26AM0.63m
7:40PM0.63m
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thunderstorm
clear
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rain showers
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6:48
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6:47
6:46
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5:15
5:15
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5:17
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5:19
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Temp °C
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20
18
20
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24
20
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Feels °C
19
17
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19
16
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18
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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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