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Salmon Bay Surf Forecast
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Salmon Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 19 May 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salmon Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Salmon Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salmon Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 (May 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 22nd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 22nd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salmon Bay over the next 12 days.
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 153 | 192 | 138 | 89 | 147 | 744 | 180 | 4072 | 5751 | 2568 | 1525 | 1822 | 1885 | 1352 | 1811 | 1191 | 818 | 498 | 235 | 157 | 123 | 103 | 99 | 85 | 167 | 233 | 249 | 441 | 403 | 1853 | 1314 | 1113 | 645 | 486 | 338 | 262 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:19PM 1.33 | 8:42AM 1.27 | 9:53PM 1.34 | 10:23AM 1.25 | 11:19PM 1.44 | 11:49AM 1.33 | 12:24AM 1.59 | 12:51PM 1.45 | 1:16AM 1.73 | 1:42PM 1.57 | 2:03AM 1.84 | 2:27PM 1.68 | 2:47AM 1.91 | 3:10PM 1.76 | 3:29AM 1.92 | 3:52PM 1.79 | 4:10AM 1.88 | 4:34PM 1.78 | 4:51AM 1.80 | 5:16PM 1.73 | 5:31AM 1.69 | 6:00PM 1.64 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:48PM 0.53 | 2:32AM 0.68 | 3:08PM 0.59 | 4:14AM 0.68 | 4:37PM 0.56 | 5:43AM 0.57 | 5:52PM 0.47 | 6:46AM 0.42 | 6:51PM 0.35 | 7:36AM 0.27 | 7:41PM 0.23 | 8:20AM 0.15 | 8:27PM 0.14 | 9:01AM 0.08 | 9:12PM 0.08 | 9:42AM 0.05 | 9:55PM 0.08 | 10:21AM 0.06 | 10:38PM 0.13 | 11:01AM 0.12 | 11:21PM 0.22 | 11:42AM 0.20 | 12:05AM 0.35 | |||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Salmon Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Salmon Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Salmon Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salmon 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 (Salmon 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 Salmon 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.
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