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Amanzimtoti surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 14 Mar 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 Sunday (Mar 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 15th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 20th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
3
1
0
2
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)13121212111115141313121212991091314149
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1318646452311427813318316712778313268257246390606534372
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
20
ENE
25
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
10
E
25
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
5
NNE
15
SW
20
SSW
15
S
5
W
20
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrosscrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:48PM
1.22
2:14AM
1.31
2:19PM
1.39
2:40AM
1.51
2:47PM
1.55
3:06AM
1.69
3:15PM
1.69
3:32AM
1.85
3:43PM
1.79
4:00AM
1.96
4:12PM
1.85
4:29AM
2.01
4:42PM
1.86
5:00AM
2.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:01PM
0.55
8:16AM
0.52
8:27PM
0.37
8:43AM
0.35
8:52PM
0.21
9:11AM
0.19
9:19PM
0.07
9:40AM
0.06
9:46PM
-0.04
10:09AM
-0.03
10:15PM
-0.10
10:39AM
-0.07
10:45PM
-0.10
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-6:15--6:14--6:13--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07-
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272825262724272824262724282824262624272724
Feels °C (?)272827272725262725282825282827272627272725
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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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