Amanzimtoti Surf Forecast

/ Durban/KZN South (30 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (30.05° S 30.89° E)

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Amanzimtoti surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 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 21.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 5AM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2AM (Tue 16th Sep)	3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf	5AM (Thu 18th Sep)	6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful	11PM (Tue 16th Sep)	16ft (5.0m) 14s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
		Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Mon 22
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	2	0	0	4	3	2	3	0	0	2	3	1	1	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	E	SSW	S
Period(s) (?)	13	13	15	14	12	12	13	13	13	13	15	12	12	12	12	13	13	12	8	6	6
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	294	500	2270	6836	2306	2238	2013	1890	1961	1721	1472	1251	910	669	511	459	418	572	441	192	163
Wind (km/h)	W	S	S	SSW	SSE	E	N	S	S	S	ESE	E	NE	NE	E	NE	S	S	NNE	SSW	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)	10:21PM 1.08	12:17PM 1.10		12:59AM 1.18	1:37PM 1.29		1:53AM 1.34		2:17PM 1.48	2:29AM 1.49		2:49PM 1.64	2:59AM 1.61		3:17PM 1.76	3:26AM 1.69		3:43PM 1.84	3:52AM 1.75		4:07PM 1.87
Low Tide / height (m)		5:21AM 0.75	6:43PM 0.71		7:19AM 0.59	7:50PM 0.54		8:03AM 0.42		8:28PM 0.38	8:35AM 0.26		8:57PM 0.25	9:03AM 0.15		9:24PM 0.15	9:29AM 0.07		9:49PM 0.08	9:53AM 0.02

		Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Mon 22
Sunrise	-	5:54	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:46	-
Sunset	-	-	5:49	-	-	5:49	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:51	-	-	5:51	-	-	5:52

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	23	22	23	19	18	19	18	21	21	19	19	20	19	21	22	22	23	22	20	21	22
Feels °C (?)	25	19	20	14	16	16	16	18	17	17	18	18	17	19	20	25	20	19	21	21	19

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Amanzimtoti (light winds from the SW at Durban Intnl. Airport 5 km from Amanzimtoti). A 1.2m groundswell from the SSW
1 hour 49 minutes ago Amanzimtoti

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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.