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Salt Rock surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Salt Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Salt Rock sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salt Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Salt Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salt Rock in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salt Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 82 | 113 | 96 | 86 | 125 | 48 | 46 | 43 | 37 | 42 | 117 | 27 | 12 | 33 | 268 | 266 | 112 | 229 | 173 | 21 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:09AM 1.08 | 12:35AM 1.19 | 12:49PM 1.23 | 1:21AM 1.39 | 1:33PM 1.41 | 1:54AM 1.60 | 2:08PM 1.57 | 2:25AM 1.79 | 2:40PM 1.72 | 2:57AM 1.94 | 3:13PM 1.83 | 3:29AM 2.04 | 3:46PM 1.89 | 4:02AM 2.07 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:50PM 0.76 | 6:45AM 0.75 | 6:58PM 0.60 | 7:30AM 0.55 | 7:36PM 0.42 | 8:04AM 0.36 | 8:09PM 0.26 | 8:36AM 0.19 | 8:41PM 0.11 | 9:08AM 0.05 | 9:14PM -0.00 | 9:40AM -0.04 | 9:47PM -0.06 | ||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 17 | 7 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 22 |
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Information about the Salt Rock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Salt Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salt Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salt Rock 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 (Salt Rock) 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 Salt Rock 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.
Salt Rock is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Ballitoville. If you plan a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballitoville. Ballitoville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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