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Siyayi surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 11 Jan 2026 SAST
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Siyayi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Siyayi sea temperature is
24.9° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Siyayi this week:

The surf forecast for Siyayi over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Siyayi in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 14th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 14th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 16th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
3
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.9
S
1.5
ENE
0.4
S
0.7
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
2.2
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
E
1.7
E
1.8
ENE
1.7
E
1.6
E
2.5
SSW
2
S
1.2
E
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.1
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)1514723211816788989988107101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)225329206169416509314471273224432448432404952509315220299221308
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
25
ENE
20
NNE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
NNE
15
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
NE
15
S
40
SSW
35
SW
35
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
25
SSW
15
S
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:56AM
1.37
9:11PM
1.20
10:11AM
1.27
11:01PM
1.13
12:01PM
1.25
12:58AM
1.18
1:24PM
1.33
2:02AM
1.29
2:16PM
1.44
2:44AM
1.42
2:54PM
1.56
3:18AM
1.55
3:27PM
1.67
3:50AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:14PM
0.73
3:24AM
0.71
4:46PM
0.79
5:07AM
0.78
6:39PM
0.75
6:55AM
0.74
7:48PM
0.63
7:59AM
0.63
8:32PM
0.50
8:42AM
0.50
9:07PM
0.37
9:17AM
0.39
9:38PM
0.26
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise5:05--5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09--
Sunset-6:55--6:55--6:55--6:55--6:55--6:55--6:55-
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1--------1---1------
Temp. °C282825292925303126292926312623242423242624
Feels °C (?)292825282723313025292825332419202122232628
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Information about the Siyayi Surf forecast

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

Siyayi is 29 km (18 miles) from Eshowe. If you plan a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eshowe. Eshowe has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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