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Siyayi surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 12 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Siyayi this week:
The surf forecast for Siyayi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Siyayi in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 15th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Siyayi over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 95 | 48 | 80 | 42 | 23 | 12 | 150 | 142 | 57 | 41 | 161 | 110 | 51 | 51 | 77 | 366 | 420 | 173 | 163 | 77 | 35 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross | cross- off | cross | ||
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Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | ||
| Sunset | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 31 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 33 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 34 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 31 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | ||
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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 16 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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