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Kosi Bay Surf Forecast
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Kosi Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kosi Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kosi Bay sea temperature is
25.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kosi Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Kosi Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kosi Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 12th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 16th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kosi Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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SSE 12 | SSW 18 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | E 8 | |
14 | 109 | 90 | 81 | 317 | 1708 | 762 | 387 | 233 | 182 | 734 | 522 | 487 | 427 | 404 | 290 | 117 | 166 | 90 | 102 | 104 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:59AM1.81m | 1:21PM1.73m | 1:42AM1.99m | 2:03PM1.89m | 2:23AM2.13m | 2:42PM2.02m | 3:02AM2.23m | 3:21PM2.11m | 3:41AM2.26m | 4:01PM2.15m | 4:21AM2.22m | 4:41PM2.13m | 5:02AM2.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:36PM0.57m | 7:16AM0.49m | 7:23PM0.40m | 7:57AM0.31m | 8:05PM0.24m | 8:36AM0.17m | 8:46PM0.11m | 9:14AM0.07m | 9:26PM0.03m | 9:53AM0.03m | 10:07PM0.02m | 10:32AM0.05m | 10:49PM0.08m | 11:12AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 |
 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | 5:07 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 33 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
29 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | NNE 5 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 6 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
 kJ | 13 | 17 | 90 | 81 | 317 | 1708 | 762 | 387 | 92 | 182 | 734 | 522 | 487 | 427 | 404 | 290 | 117 | 166 | 53 | 81 | 104 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | S 17 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | S 11 | SSW 16 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 69 | 61 | 49 | 6 | 1 | 69 | 89 | 233 | 81 | 70 | 39 | 51 | 48 | 34 | 38 | 52 | 39 | 90 | 102 | 64 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 18 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | S 16 | ENE 7 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | S 12 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 109 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 46 | 16 | 20 | — | — | — | — | 48 | — | — | 104 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | W 3 | — | NNE 3 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 4 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | — |
| kJ | 37 | 5 | — | 3 | 149 | — | — | — | 89 | 89 | 19 | 366 | 180 | 74 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 25 | 0 | 290 | 344 | 229 | 258 | 0 | 229 | 228 | 228 | 319 | 228 | 144 | 0 | 380 | 0 | 229 | 228 | 228 | 378 |
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Information about the Kosi Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kosi Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kosi Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kosi Bay 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 (Kosi Bay) 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 Kosi Bay 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.
Kosi Bay is 108 km (67 miles) from the city of Maputo. If you plan a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maputo. Maputo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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