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Siyayi surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 09 May 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
24.1° 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 Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 9th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 11th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 14th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Siyayi over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Sat 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 11 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | |
495 | 221 | 289 | 116 | 1177 | 835 | 453 | 417 | 997 | 736 | 546 | 670 | 6444 | 1780 | 1091 | 604 | 1566 | 2369 | 2310 | 1672 | 1427 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:06PM1.25m | 9:37AM1.21m | 10:57PM1.31m | 11:26AM1.26m | 00:10AM1.45m | 12:33PM1.39m | 1:00AM1.62m | 1:23PM1.53m | 1:43AM1.79m | 2:05PM1.66m | 2:23AM1.92m | 2:45PM1.77m | 3:03AM2.00m | 3:24PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22AM0.80m | 4:07PM0.70m | 5:17AM0.74m | 5:35PM0.62m | 6:28AM0.59m | 6:35PM0.49m | 7:17AM0.42m | 7:22PM0.34m | 7:59AM0.26m | 8:05PM0.21m | 8:38AM0.13m | 8:46PM0.10m | 9:17AM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
 | 5:13 | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 19 | 30 | 33 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
19 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | E 8 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
 kJ | 495 | 221 | 141 | 116 | 1177 | 835 | 453 | 417 | 997 | 736 | 546 | 12 | 6444 | 1780 | 1091 | 604 | 1566 | 2369 | 2310 | 1672 | 1427 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | S 10 | ENE 8 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 16 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 33 | 21 | 21 | 50 | 58 | 40 | 80 | 38 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 127 | 22 | 48 | 66 | 33 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | — | SE 12 | SSE 12 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 41 | — | 36 | 14 | — | 5 | 5 | 12 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NNW 3 | — | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 51 | 289 | 8 | — | 104 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 670 | — | — | — | 22 | 42 | 116 | 12 | 40 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 510 | 49 | 0 | 104 | 388 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 0 | 50 | 558 | 161 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 14 | 74 | 51 |
Best forecast wave conditions in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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