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Mtunzini surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 29 Aug 2025 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
19.8° C
 (Which is 1.8°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 Saturday (Aug 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 30th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 5th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 30th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, light winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NE
1.6
ENE
1.6
NE
1.5
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
S
0.4
SSW
0.6
S
1.8
SSW
2.3
S
1.9
S
0.7
S
0.9
SSE
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.2
ENE
1.6
ENE
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.2
S
Period(s) (?)66716147161558814715146777718
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)28430038610945913192373022316405034042091732032263311831681241036
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
20
ENE
20
N
30
SSW
25
SSW
5
W
15
NNE
15
ENE
35
SSW
35
SSW
20
SSW
5
W
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
ENE
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrossoffcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:41PM
1.59
6:48AM
1.45
7:07PM
1.44
7:16AM
1.29
7:42PM
1.27
8:01AM
1.12
9:21PM
1.12
12:28PM
1.06
1:00AM
1.21
1:44PM
1.26
1:51AM
1.40
2:18PM
1.47
2:26AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:30PM
0.35
12:50AM
0.47
12:56PM
0.50
1:20AM
0.62
1:26PM
0.66
2:06AM
0.78
2:22PM
0.83
5:14AM
0.88
6:26PM
0.86
7:28AM
0.71
7:41PM
0.68
8:05AM
0.52
8:18PM
0.49
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Sunrise6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:03--
Sunset-5:36--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:38--5:38-
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242723212220273521202019232320333520232320
Feels °C (?)252621181919253221151618212020303118232221
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for KZN North

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Mtunzini (calm at Babanango 93 km from Mtunzini). 1.1m 6s windswell from the NE with a 0.8m 6s windswell from the ENE and a 0.5m 8s swell from the SE as well as a 0.3m 10s swell from the S. 4 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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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.

Mtunzini is 16 km (10 miles) from eSikhawini. If you plan a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in eSikhawini. eSikhawini has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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