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Mapelane surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 29 Aug 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mapelane this week:
The surf forecast for Mapelane over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mapelane in the next 12 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mapelane over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 18 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 178 | 306 | 380 | 606 | 706 | 440 | 266 | 357 | 777 | 673 | 642 | 722 | 293 | 214 | 278 | 217 | 332 | 206 | 174 | 158 | 620 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | on | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:41PM 1.66 | 6:49AM 1.52 | 7:07PM 1.49 | 7:17AM 1.36 | 7:41PM 1.32 | 8:00AM 1.18 | 9:14PM 1.16 | 12:17PM 1.10 | 1:02AM 1.24 | 1:42PM 1.30 | 1:53AM 1.44 | 2:17PM 1.52 | 2:27AM 1.64 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:31PM 0.36 | 12:49AM 0.48 | 12:56PM 0.52 | 1:18AM 0.63 | 1:26PM 0.69 | 2:01AM 0.80 | 2:20PM 0.86 | 5:00AM 0.92 | 6:28PM 0.89 | 7:28AM 0.76 | 7:43PM 0.71 | 8:06AM 0.56 | 8:19PM 0.51 | ||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for KZN North
Recent cross-shore wind 56 km from Mapelane has fallen light (calm at Siyanda). Waves should be turning clean at Mapelane. 0.7m 10s swell from the S with a 0.3m 8s swell from the E and a 0.2m 18s long period groundswell from the SSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Mapelane Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mapelane provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mapelane can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mapelane 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 (Mapelane) 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 Mapelane 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.
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