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Salt Rock Surf Forecast / KZN North / South Africa

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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salt Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Salt Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salt Rock in the next 12 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 16) at 11PM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 15th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 18th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salt Rock over the next 12 days.
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 16 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 435 | 219 | 765 | 2612 | 4717 | 2409 | 411 | 581 | 780 | 503 | 212 | 145 | 152 | 1479 | 6971 | 4920 | 2379 | 1730 | 976 | 450 | 333 | 1127 | 3071 | 2038 | 1063 | 704 | 602 | 355 | 273 | 252 | 111 | 102 | 233 | 294 | 152 | 324 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:03AM 1.87 | 5:28PM 1.97 | 5:37AM 1.82 | 6:02PM 1.90 | 6:10AM 1.72 | 6:35PM 1.78 | 6:42AM 1.59 | 7:08PM 1.63 | 7:15AM 1.45 | 7:42PM 1.47 | 7:52AM 1.30 | 8:24PM 1.30 | 8:47AM 1.15 | 9:43PM 1.16 | 11:14AM 1.06 | 12:24AM 1.16 | 1:27PM 1.17 | 1:44AM 1.28 | 2:16PM 1.31 | 2:25AM 1.42 | 2:49PM 1.46 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:01PM 0.04 | 11:12AM -0.06 | 11:36PM 0.09 | 11:46AM -0.00 | 12:11AM 0.17 | 12:18PM 0.11 | 12:44AM 0.29 | 12:50PM 0.25 | 1:17AM 0.43 | 1:23PM 0.42 | 1:53AM 0.57 | 2:00PM 0.59 | 2:44AM 0.72 | 3:00PM 0.76 | 4:39AM 0.81 | 5:40PM 0.83 | 7:08AM 0.74 | 7:31PM 0.72 | 8:04AM 0.60 | 8:18PM 0.58 | 8:39AM 0.45 | 8:51PM 0.44 | ||||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Ballitoville which is 4 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Salt Rock.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Summary | light rain | clear | some clouds | rain shwrs | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
Rain (mm) | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Low °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C (?) | 21 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Sunrise | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the S by Tue afternoon). |
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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 12 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.