Bay of Plenty Surf Forecast

/ Durban/KZN South (30 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (29.84° S 31.04° E)

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Bay of Plenty surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 03 Sep 2025 SAST

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Bay of Plenty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is 21.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bay of Plenty this week:

The surf forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Plenty in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 08) at 11AM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11PM (Wed 3rd Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf	8PM (Sun 7th Sep)	11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful	8PM (Sun 7th Sep)	11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon).
	Wed 03		Thursday 04			Friday 05			Saturday 06			Sunday 07			Monday 08			Tuesday 09
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	1	0	0	2	0	1	3	1	2	3	1	3	2	0	0	3	1	1	2	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	S	S	S	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	S	ENE	ENE	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	ENE	ENE
Period(s) (?)	7	7	17	15	12	11	11	14	14	16	16	14	8	8	15	16	15	14	14	8	8
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	488	190	304	302	324	301	439	760	768	1100	963	598	975	628	704	726	922	428	365	674	479
Wind (km/h)	SSW	SW	SE	E	NNW	ENE	SSE	SW	SSW	SSE	NNE	NE	SE	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	ENE	ESE	NNE	SE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- off	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	glass	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- on	on	cross	on
High Tide / height (m)		1:50AM 1.45		2:16PM 1.60	2:25AM 1.62		2:46PM 1.79	2:56AM 1.78		3:16PM 1.97	3:26AM 1.92		3:46PM 2.10	3:57AM 2.02		4:17PM 2.17	4:29AM 2.06		4:48PM 2.19		5:01AM 2.05
Low Tide / height (m)	7:49PM 0.79		8:00AM 0.64		8:24PM 0.60	8:32AM 0.45		8:55PM 0.42	9:02AM 0.28		9:25PM 0.27	9:32AM 0.15		9:55PM 0.16	10:04AM 0.06		10:26PM 0.10	10:35AM 0.03		10:58PM 0.10	11:07AM 0.06

	Wed 03		Thursday 04			Friday 05			Saturday 06			Sunday 07			Monday 08			Tuesday 09
Sunrise	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01
Sunset	5:40	-	-	5:42	-	-	5:42	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:44	-	-	5:44	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	1	-
Temp. °C	21	20	20	20	19	21	21	20	23	23	22	25	25	22	23	22	20	20	20	20	21
Feels °C (?)	16	17	18	18	19	20	20	21	22	24	25	26	24	22	18	17	17	21	20	20	22

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Bay of Plenty (light winds from the SSW at Mount Edgecombe 15 km from Bay of Plenty). 2.6m 7s swell from the S with a 0.6m 13s groundswell from the SSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
1 hour 28 minutes ago Bay of Plenty

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Information about the Bay of Plenty Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bay of Plenty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bay of Plenty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bay of Plenty 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 (Bay of Plenty) 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 Bay of Plenty 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Bay of Plenty, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.