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Senoritas surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 19 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
25.7° 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 Tuesday (Jan 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 11AM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 20th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 24th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 24th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
1.9
NE
0.9
E
2.4
SSW
0.9
S
1.4
S
2
S
1.9
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)1199913121213126128161514141313141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35617318514631933333339224725223365441288216631403806513453350265
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
25
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
E
20
NNE
25
NNE
35
NE
25
SW
30
SSW
25
S
15
SSW
15
S
15
SE
10
N
25
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:27PM
1.86
4:49AM
1.87
4:56PM
1.90
5:18AM
1.92
5:26PM
1.90
5:49AM
1.93
5:56PM
1.86
6:20AM
1.91
6:28PM
1.78
6:54AM
1.84
7:03PM
1.67
7:32AM
1.72
7:43PM
1.52
8:20AM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:37PM
0.09
10:50AM
0.17
11:05PM
0.04
11:21AM
0.15
11:34PM
0.04
11:53AM
0.17
12:05AM
0.07
12:26PM
0.22
12:37AM
0.14
1:03PM
0.31
1:12AM
0.26
1:44PM
0.44
1:55AM
0.40
Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise--5:11--5:11--5:13--5:13--5:13--5:15--5:16
Sunset6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:51--6:51--
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-12-41---------------
Temp. °C242323242323242228302624252425262529302429
Feels °C (?)222222212121232026272521222326273029282327
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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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