Senoritas surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 17 Apr 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
26.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Senoritas this week:

The surf forecast for Senoritas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s 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 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 8AM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 18th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 24th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 23rd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Senoritas over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
NE
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
0.6
NE
1.1
S
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.3
NE
0.8
ENE
0.6
NE
1.3
S
1
S
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
2.5
S
3
S
2.5
S
2.5
S
2.4
S
2.1
S
1.7
S
Period(s) (?)6777612127776161514891317161614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21618712532942371061446442135490456293784120422193631293321091191
Wind
(km/h)
35
NE
25
N
25
SSW
20
S
5
W
25
N
30
NNE
20
N
30
SSW
25
SSE
10
SE
15
NNE
25
NNE
35
SW
30
SSW
25
S
25
S
20
SW
10
S
5
SSW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crossglasscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crossglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
1.98
4:03AM
2.15
4:19PM
2.00
4:37AM
2.11
4:54PM
1.96
5:12AM
2.01
5:30PM
1.86
5:49AM
1.84
6:10PM
1.71
6:29AM
1.64
6:57PM
1.53
7:19AM
1.42
8:07PM
1.35
8:45AM
1.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:49PM
-0.07
10:14AM
-0.07
10:23PM
-0.08
10:47AM
-0.04
10:59PM
-0.01
11:22AM
0.06
11:37PM
0.12
12:00PM
0.21
12:18AM
0.31
12:42PM
0.39
1:07AM
0.52
1:38PM
0.57
2:25AM
0.73
Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13
Sunset5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C312728252325302826262426292722212019202020
Feels °C (?)292526222424292626242226282619181817202021
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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 16 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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