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Amanzimtoti surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 12 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
26.2° 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 Thursday (Feb 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Amanzimtoti in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 8AM. 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 Friday (Feb 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 12th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 17th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 15th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
1
3
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.8
S
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
S
2.5
S
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.6
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.8
ESE
2
ESE
2.2
ESE
1.6
ESE
Period(s) (?)5121110141489813131313138111112121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1096937117170243148220728662774225370344731233973168098611781474722
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
15
SSW
10
NNW
15
S
15
ENE
5
WNW
40
SW
45
SW
35
SW
35
SSW
30
S
15
SW
20
S
15
SSE
5
W
15
E
20
ENE
15
NNE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		crossglasscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:17PM
1.11
2:05AM
1.12
2:12PM
1.26
2:40AM
1.29
2:45PM
1.42
3:09AM
1.46
3:14PM
1.56
3:35AM
1.62
3:42PM
1.68
4:02AM
1.76
4:09PM
1.77
4:29AM
1.86
4:37PM
1.82
4:57AM
1.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:53PM
0.69
8:00AM
0.67
8:30PM
0.52
8:38AM
0.52
8:58PM
0.36
9:08AM
0.37
9:24PM
0.22
9:37AM
0.24
9:50PM
0.09
10:05AM
0.13
10:16PM
-0.01
10:34AM
0.05
10:43PM
-0.06
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--
Sunset-6:46--6:45--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:42--6:40-
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-12--151112--123------
Temp. °C272725272826222319222221212221232422252624
Feels °C (?)252628293029191614161618181922222221232424
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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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