Surf Forecasts:
Igoda surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, E swell with 980 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Igoda this week:
The surf forecast for Igoda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Igoda in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Igoda over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s just get one thing straight from the start: the ocean’s angry for the first few days. It’s all bumpy, cross-onshore wind and generally poor quality. You’d need a death wish to want to paddle out into that chop. It’s that fresh, lumpy, no-good surf.
But, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
The window from the 21st through the 24th is where it’s at. The same principle applies: those long-period SSW swells are coming in with a bit of size and power. The energy readings are in the 1200s to 1800s, which is proper, meaningful surf. Out of that window, the 23rd stands tall. That’s your standout. You have a nice 1.8m of SSW groundswell, a light cross-off wind, and clean conditions. It’s the whole package. The 22nd is a close second.
Now, for all that is good, don't go out on a day with solid swell and a bad wind. That’s a story for another time. Let’s keep it simple: if you only get one day, make it the 23rd.
The water at Igoda (KwaZulu-Natal South Coast) is going to be cold, real cold, at around 17°, or colder than you'd expect for this time of year. You’ll need a thick wetsuit, boots, the works.
The swell is a touch short of perfect, but the energy is still there. Just manage your expectations; it’s not going to be a point-break classic, but it's going to be a hell of a lot better than what's on offer at the start.
Keep it on your radar, but keep in mind the long range is always a bit of a gamble.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 85mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 919 | 306 | 331 | 265 | 394 | 789 | 548 | 828 | 805 | 980 | 875 | 785 | 661 | 487 | 639 | 438 | 361 | 201 | 330 | 339 | 290 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:12PM1.36m | 6:24AM1.22m | 6:37PM1.22m | 6:51AM1.08m | 7:06PM1.07m | 7:33AM0.94m | 8:16PM0.93m | 12:17PM0.90m | 00:32AM0.97m | 1:20PM1.05m | 1:22AM1.11m | 1:49PM1.21m | 1:54AM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:00PM0.29m | 00:22AM0.37m | 12:25PM0.43m | 00:51AM0.50m | 12:54PM0.58m | 1:33AM0.64m | 1:42PM0.73m | 4:19AM0.74m | 6:20PM0.76m | 6:59AM0.62m | 7:23PM0.62m | 7:34AM0.47m | 7:54PM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | 7 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 8 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | E 9 |
| kJ | 402 | 306 | 331 | 171 | 394 | 247 | 132 | 218 | 103 | 219 | 138 | 65 | 525 | 381 | 460 | 124 | 361 | 201 | 330 | 114 | 290 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 15 | SW 8 | E 10 | S 8 | — | SSW 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | SW 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 14 | S 15 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 9 | 86 | 100 | 265 | 165 | — | 180 | 62 | 183 | 12 | 10 | 35 | 661 | 487 | 222 | — | 72 | 102 | 183 | 39 | 104 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 14 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 15 |
| kJ | — | — | 129 | 85 | 346 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 68 | 136 | 19 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | — | ENE 4 | E 8 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 919 | 255 | 127 | — | — | 789 | 548 | 828 | 805 | 980 | 875 | 785 | 645 | — | 639 | 438 | 31 | — | 12 | 339 | 56 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 417 | 474 | 0 | 16 | 148 | 474 | 685 | 869 | 223 | 423 | 101 | 282 | 254 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 71 | 15 | 15 | 71 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Igoda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Igoda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Igoda 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 (Igoda) 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).
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