Mtunzini surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 28 Feb 2026 SAST
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Mtunzini surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mtunzini sea temperature is
25.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mtunzini this week:

The surf forecast for Mtunzini over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mtunzini in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 1st Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 3rd Mar)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 2nd Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mtunzini over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 37°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
2.1
ENE
1.5
NE
0.7
S
1.2
ENE
0.5
S
3
SSW
2.5
S
0.9
SSW
1
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
1.9
ENE
1.3
NE
1.4
NE
2.4
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)14671281778151414131377865677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1063201891411721468947703624172501268413010613623810313152982
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
30
NE
20
NNE
20
S
5
SSE
20
S
40
SW
30
SSW
10
SW
15
NNE
30
ENE
15
NNE
5
ESE
25
ENE
10
NNE
25
NNE
35
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossoncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:28PM
1.55
2:52AM
1.67
3:05PM
1.72
3:26AM
1.86
3:37PM
1.85
3:56AM
1.98
4:06PM
1.93
4:25AM
2.05
4:33PM
1.96
4:51AM
2.06
5:00PM
1.94
5:16AM
2.02
5:24PM
1.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:18AM
0.50
8:37PM
0.35
8:58AM
0.31
9:11PM
0.17
9:31AM
0.17
9:41PM
0.04
10:01AM
0.07
10:10PM
-0.04
10:30AM
0.03
10:37PM
-0.06
10:56AM
0.02
11:03PM
-0.04
11:22AM
0.07
11:29PM
0.04
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--
Sunset-6:27--6:25--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:21--6:20-
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----17235------------
Temp. °C323732292725202221222722282825333626353726
Feels °C (?)313730302925161918212420302928323425333427
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Information about the Mtunzini Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mtunzini provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mtunzini can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mtunzini 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 (Mtunzini) 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 Mtunzini 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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