Senoritas surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 10 Jan 2026 SAST
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Senoritas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Senoritas sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Senoritas this week:

The surf forecast for Senoritas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Senoritas in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 10th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 15th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 16th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.6
S
1
S
0.8
SSW
0.6
S
1.5
ENE
0.7
SSW
1.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
1
E
1.3
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
E
1.9
ENE
1.6
ENE
3.5
SSW
2.3
S
1.8
S
1
SSW
1
S
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)1116141312818889899991088131310
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2051764162291042593334183461552465104125593832159744396367324271
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
15
E
20
NE
15
NNE
15
ENE
25
NE
10
NNE
15
E
15
E
5
NNE
10
ESE
30
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
40
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
15
WSW
20
E
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:12PM
1.35
8:54AM
1.39
9:10PM
1.22
10:09AM
1.28
10:58PM
1.15
12:00PM
1.26
12:56AM
1.19
1:24PM
1.34
2:01AM
1.31
2:16PM
1.45
2:43AM
1.44
2:55PM
1.58
3:18AM
1.57
3:28PM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:25AM
0.59
3:12PM
0.74
3:25AM
0.72
4:43PM
0.80
5:08AM
0.79
6:37PM
0.76
6:56AM
0.74
7:48PM
0.64
7:59AM
0.63
8:32PM
0.51
8:42AM
0.50
9:08PM
0.38
9:17AM
0.39
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
Sunrise-5:03--5:03--5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:07-
Sunset--6:53--6:53--6:53--6:53--6:53--6:53--6:52
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clear
clear
Rain (mm)
2---------12--16-----
Temp. °C242728252728252828252729263128232323232729
Feels °C (?)282827272728262929283031263033211919222628
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Information about the Senoritas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Senoritas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Senoritas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Senoritas 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 (Senoritas) 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 Senoritas 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.

Are you planning a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Senoritas, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, consider staying in Richards Bay which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around KwaZulu-Natal North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Richards Bay which is 2 km (1 miles) away, Empangeni, eSikhawini and Eshowe.

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