Senoritas surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 26 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
24.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 30th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 1st May)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
4
2
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.3
E
10
2.2
S
7
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
12
3
S
12
3
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
12
0.8
S
19
1.9
S
17
2.1
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.7
S
14
1.4
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
575
431
490
318
414
1437
1423
1840
2986
3783
2117
2528
1510
1145
690
475
1972
1860
1321
1143
670
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
20
NE
20
N
35
SSW
35
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
ESE
15
N
10
NNW
10
E
20
SW
15
SW
5
WSW
10
N
15
NNE
15
ENE
5
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
on
glassy
High Tide
12:45PM1.34m
1:17AM1.55m
1:35PM1.49m
1:56AM1.69m
2:12PM1.61m
2:28AM1.80m
2:43PM1.72m
2:57AM1.87m
3:12PM1.78m
3:25AM1.91m
3:40PM1.82m
3:51AM1.91m
4:07PM1.82m
4:18AM1.88m
Low Tide
6:51PM0.55m
7:33AM0.51m
7:37PM0.42m
8:09AM0.37m
8:12PM0.30m
8:39AM0.26m
8:43PM0.22m
9:07AM0.18m
9:13PM0.16m
9:33AM0.12m
9:41PM0.14m
10:00AM0.11m
10:08PM0.14m
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
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5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
2
4
1
17
6
Temp °C
28
30
24
25
23
20
19
20
21
20
20
20
24
28
23
18
19
19
22
26
22
26
28
25
22
19
16
15
15
16
17
18
19
23
27
22
17
21
20
21
26
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
9
3
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.9
S
17
2.1
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.7
S
14
1.4
S
13
Energy kJ
575
431
490
318
268
192
145
115
85
3783
2117
2528
1510
1145
690
379
1972
1860
1321
1143
670
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
14
0.4
NE
6
0.6
E
9
1.8
S
15
0.6
E
10
0.7
NNE
5
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.8
S
19
1.1
S
10
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
E
9
Energy kJ
47
26
13
4
9
61
1486
66
22
45
26
475
259
26
25
14
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
E
9
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
4
4
60
45
53
75
28
26
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
5
0.6
NE
4
1.4
NNE
5
0.6
SW
3
2.2
S
7
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
12
3
S
12
0.8
ENE
10
1.1
N
5
Energy kJ
28
13
106
8
414
1437
1423
1840
2986
105
64
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
156
36
89
513
154
128
1013
56
155
1044
50
0
201
1
1
0
0
0
156
0
Best forecast wave conditions in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
5
4
5
9
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
4
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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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