Senoritas surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 14 Dec 2025 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
24.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 18th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 18th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 18th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, strong winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.3
ENE
1.6
ENE
0.7
SSW
1.5
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.9
S
1.9
S
1.9
S
1.5
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1
S
Period(s) (?)999861467888871314131312121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24426224723516021518137333620215139938712289381016865660469396240
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
E
15
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
40
NE
30
NNE
10
NNE
50
S
30
S
20
S
10
S
10
S
10
E
20
E
10
NNE
20
E
15
E
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrossononcrossononcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:03PM
1.40
12:35AM
1.29
1:00PM
1.46
1:28AM
1.38
1:45PM
1.54
2:10AM
1.47
2:23PM
1.61
2:45AM
1.56
2:57PM
1.68
3:19AM
1.63
3:30PM
1.73
3:51AM
1.69
4:02PM
1.77
4:23AM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:28PM
0.67
6:34AM
0.63
7:20PM
0.57
7:26AM
0.55
8:01PM
0.47
8:08AM
0.47
8:36PM
0.38
8:45AM
0.39
9:09PM
0.30
9:19AM
0.32
9:41PM
0.24
9:52AM
0.28
10:13PM
0.20
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise4:47--4:47--4:47--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--
Sunset-6:44--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:47-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------26112--------
Temp. °C232322293026323226342622222121222322242422
Feels °C (?)222223272724302923352620212121222222232222
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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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