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Salt Rock surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 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
25.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salt Rock in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 12th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 14th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salt Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 7 | |
763 | 307 | 499 | 1001 | 4235 | 1385 | 933 | 553 | 383 | 1281 | 1855 | 1208 | 1018 | 653 | 480 | 339 | 198 | 85 | 75 | 89 | 89 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | off | on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:59AM1.59m | 1:22PM1.48m | 1:42AM1.74m | 2:04PM1.61m | 2:22AM1.87m | 2:44PM1.72m | 3:02AM1.95m | 3:24PM1.80m | 3:42AM1.97m | 4:04PM1.82m | 4:22AM1.93m | 4:45PM1.80m | 5:03AM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:33PM0.47m | 7:17AM0.40m | 7:20PM0.33m | 7:58AM0.24m | 8:03PM0.20m | 8:38AM0.12m | 8:44PM0.10m | 9:16AM0.04m | 9:25PM0.04m | 9:55AM0.01m | 10:07PM0.04m | 10:34AM0.03m | 10:49PM0.09m | 11:15AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 |
 | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | 5:07 |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 6 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 6 | E 7 |
 kJ | 763 | 307 | 499 | 1001 | 4235 | 1385 | 933 | 553 | 383 | 1281 | 1855 | 1208 | 1018 | 653 | 480 | 339 | 62 | 85 | 58 | 51 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | S 18 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 16 | S 15 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 24 | 222 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 46 | 221 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 31 | 198 | 82 | 75 | 89 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | NE 6 | SE 11 | NE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | E 8 | ENE 4 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | E 11 |
| kJ | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | 33 | 8 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | SSW 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | S 4 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 62 | — | — | — | — | 29 | 38 | 107 | 62 | 95 | 11 | 89 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 0 | 43 | 625 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 117 | 7 | 7 | 43 | 0 | 43 | 43 | 0 | 67 | 117 | 7 | 40 |
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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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