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 7 am Friday 19 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 21.5° 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 Sunday (Sep 21) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5PM (Sun 21st Sep)	4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf	8AM (Mon 22nd Sep)	10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful	11PM (Mon 22nd Sep)	11ft (3.5m) 11s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).
	Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24			Thursday 25
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	2	1	1	0	0	2	1	2	4	3	0	!	3	1	2	0	0	0	1	1	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	S	S	S	S	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	S	S	S
Period(s) (?)	14	14	13	13	8	8	8	8	8	9	9	11	10	10	9	9	10	9	9	9	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	1818	1290	822	715	654	546	341	251	897	1093	456	2213	557	422	246	169	197	225	203	199	158
Wind (km/h)	SE	ENE	NNE	NE	NE	NNE	ENE	SW	N	NNE	S	SSW	SSW	ENE	NNE	S	SSW	SSW	SE	E	NNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross	glass	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	on	cross- on	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		2:47PM 1.83	2:59AM 1.80		3:15PM 1.95	3:26AM 1.88		3:40PM 2.03	3:52AM 1.93		4:05PM 2.07	4:16AM 1.94		4:29PM 2.06	4:40AM 1.92		4:53PM 2.02		5:03AM 1.86	5:16PM 1.94
Low Tide / height (m)	8:35AM 0.42		8:57PM 0.39	9:03AM 0.30		9:24PM 0.28	9:29AM 0.22		9:50PM 0.21	9:55AM 0.18		10:15PM 0.19	10:19AM 0.17		10:39PM 0.20	10:42AM 0.21		11:02PM 0.26	11:05AM 0.28		11:26PM 0.34

	Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24			Thursday 25
Sunrise	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:41	-	-
Sunset	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:51	-	-	5:51	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	1	-	-	4	9	3	-	-	-
Temp. °C	19	19	19	23	21	20	25	23	21	31	32	21	18	19	19	18	18	17	18	18	17
Feels °C (?)	18	16	16	18	15	17	25	23	23	28	34	17	19	17	17	18	15	14	17	16	17

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South

Wind Update light winds from the SSW at Mount Edgecombe mean that is clean at Bay of Plenty. 2.7m 13s groundswell from the S which is too big for here.
2 hours 42 minutes ago Bay of Plenty

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2 h 42 min ago

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Clean

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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.