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Kosi Bay Surf Forecast
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Kosi Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kosi Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Kosi Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kosi Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kosi Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 347 | 313 | 523 | 736 | 982 | 2624 | 1230 | 616 | 313 | 264 | 235 | 173 | 426 | 341 | 278 | 173 | 194 | 115 | 155 | 188 | 354 | 482 | 596 | 667 | 333 | 446 | 343 | 422 | 497 | 373 | 495 | 349 | 356 | 251 | 220 | 234 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:15AM 1.84 | 6:40PM 1.76 | 6:58AM 1.62 | 7:37PM 1.56 | 8:01AM 1.42 | 9:15PM 1.41 | 10:06AM 1.31 | 11:31PM 1.44 | 12:06PM 1.39 | 12:45AM 1.58 | 1:06PM 1.53 | 1:28AM 1.73 | 1:45PM 1.67 | 2:01AM 1.85 | 2:16PM 1.78 | 2:30AM 1.95 | 2:45PM 1.88 | 2:57AM 2.02 | 3:12PM 1.95 | 3:24AM 2.06 | 3:39PM 1.99 | 3:52AM 2.07 | 4:07PM 1.99 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:06AM 0.32 | 12:26PM 0.39 | 12:52AM 0.55 | 1:14PM 0.59 | 1:52AM 0.77 | 2:27PM 0.77 | 3:45AM 0.91 | 4:34PM 0.84 | 5:57AM 0.86 | 6:14PM 0.75 | 7:02AM 0.71 | 7:08PM 0.62 | 7:41AM 0.57 | 7:45PM 0.49 | 8:12AM 0.43 | 8:17PM 0.38 | 8:40AM 0.32 | 8:46PM 0.30 | 9:07AM 0.24 | 9:14PM 0.23 | 9:34AM 0.19 | 9:43PM 0.20 | 10:01AM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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