Lwandile Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.90° S 29.25° E

Lwandile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lwandile sea temperature is
18.1°C
2.4° 

Lwandile surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lwandile surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 1,202 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lwandile this week:

The surf forecast for Lwandile 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 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lwandile in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lwandile over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 95mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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(10 max)
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
10
2.1
SSE
7
1.7
E
10
2
E
9
2.3
E
9
2
E
9
2.3
E
9
2.2
E
9
2
E
9
2.1
E
8
1.6
E
8
1
SSW
15
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
2.2
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
385
432
546
623
865
651
885
769
621
623
347
422
258
217
212
545
412
618
366
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
15
E
25
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
15
NNE
15
ENE
20
NE
0
E
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
35
SSW
Wind State
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:23AM1.28m
6:36PM1.27m
6:48AM1.13m
7:04PM1.12m
7:24AM0.98m
7:58PM0.97m
12:13PM0.92m
00:35AM0.99m
1:24PM1.08m
1:26AM1.14m
1:53PM1.25m
1:58AM1.29m
Low Tide
00:22AM0.37m
12:26PM0.43m
00:49AM0.51m
12:53PM0.58m
1:27AM0.65m
1:35PM0.74m
3:45AM0.77m
6:19PM0.79m
7:03AM0.66m
7:27PM0.64m
7:38AM0.50m
7:57PM0.49m
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6:00
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5:54
5:54
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5:58
 mm
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15
17
29
9
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6
1
3
Temp °C
16
15
15
15
16
16
17
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24
23
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24
Feels °C
10
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24
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Information about the Lwandile Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lwandile provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lwandile can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lwandile 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 (Lwandile) 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 Lwandile 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.

Lwandile is 41 km (25 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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