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Blythedale surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Blythedale surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Blythedale sea temperature is
23.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Blythedale surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, S swell with 3,672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blythedale this week:
The surf forecast for Blythedale over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blythedale in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blythedale over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sun 7 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | |
65 | 61 | 84 | 73 | 19 | 34 | 28 | 17 | 113 | 77 | 1375 | 1200 | 1445 | 2069 | 2493 | 2658 | 1213 | 988 | 1299 | 1013 | 663 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 4:00AM1.71m | 4:22PM1.64m | 4:31AM1.69m | 4:54PM1.63m | 5:03AM1.65m | 5:27PM1.59m | 5:35AM1.60m | 6:03PM1.55m | 6:10AM1.54m | 6:43PM1.50m | 6:49AM1.47m | 7:30PM1.45m | 7:38AM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:50PM0.28m | 10:11AM0.21m | 10:22PM0.29m | 10:42AM0.23m | 10:54PM0.32m | 11:15AM0.26m | 11:28PM0.37m | 11:49AM0.30m | 00:04AM0.44m | 12:26PM0.36m | 00:45AM0.52m | 1:07PM0.42m | 1:36AM0.59m | 1:57PM0.49m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
 | 5:04 | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 5 | E 8 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
 kJ | 65 | 50 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 14 | 36 | 113 | 61 | 1375 | 1200 | 1445 | 134 | 80 | 2658 | 1213 | 988 | 1299 | 1013 | 663 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | SE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 34 | 36 | 40 | 39 | 19 | 18 | 37 | 8 | 49 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 35 | 15 | 17 | 81 | 99 | 97 | 69 | 168 | 317 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ENE 4 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | NE 8 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 10 |
| kJ | 46 | 61 | 84 | 73 | 8 | 34 | 28 | 17 | 34 | 77 | 101 | 8 | 20 | — | — | 57 | 133 | 84 | 99 | 50 | 68 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 70 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2069 | 2493 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 49 | 57 | 18 | 59 | 99 | 18 | 99 | 41 | 18 | 18 | 95 | 18 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Blythedale Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Blythedale provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Blythedale can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blythedale 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 (Blythedale) 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 Blythedale 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.
Blythedale is 7 km (4 miles) from Stanger. If you plan a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Stanger. Stanger has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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