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Sodwana Surf Forecast
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Sodwana surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Sodwana surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sodwana sea temperature is
25.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sodwana this week:
The surf forecast for Sodwana over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sodwana in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 19th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sodwana over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSE 12 | E 9 | S 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | |
260 | 134 | 125 | 167 | 142 | 160 | 177 | 196 | 359 | 327 | 248 | 191 | 231 | 113 | 99 | 93 | 118 | 117 | 100 | 91 | 88 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 5:02AM2.09m | 5:25PM2.02m | 5:45AM1.96m | 6:11PM1.91m | 6:31AM1.79m | 7:05PM1.77m | 7:24AM1.62m | 8:11PM1.63m | 8:34AM1.48m | 9:37PM1.55m | 10:08AM1.41m | 11:08PM1.56m | 11:38AM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50PM0.07m | 11:13AM0.11m | 11:34PM0.19m | 11:56AM0.23m | 00:21AM0.36m | 12:44PM0.37m | 1:16AM0.54m | 1:41PM0.52m | 2:26AM0.70m | 2:54PM0.64m | 3:58AM0.78m | 4:24PM0.69m | 5:31AM0.75m | 5:46PM0.65m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — |
 | 5:07 | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 |
4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 135 | 81 | 81 | 167 | 142 | 66 | 177 | 196 | 189 | 327 | 248 | 191 | 231 | 113 | 99 | 93 | 118 | 117 | 74 | 55 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 8 | E 12 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 8 |
| kJ | 260 | 134 | 125 | 105 | 131 | 160 | 109 | 147 | 359 | 112 | 57 | 27 | 98 | 86 | 56 | 50 | 117 | 111 | 100 | 91 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 11 | S 10 | E 9 | S 10 | SSE 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | SSE 13 | S 15 | S 4 | S 5 | S 13 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | 49 | 72 | 56 | 31 | 60 | 67 | 70 | 147 | 118 | 59 | 51 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 35 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | N 2 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | — | S 4 | SE 3 | — | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 17 | 17 | 14 | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 32 | 13 | — | — | 32 | 3 | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 152 | 204 | 148 | 204 | 204 | 152 | 118 | 356 | 0 | 356 | 356 | 204 | 0 | 429 | 152 | 204 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 204 |
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Information about the Sodwana Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sodwana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sodwana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sodwana 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 (Sodwana) 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 Sodwana 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.
Sodwana is 131 km (81 miles) from the city of Maputo. If you plan a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maputo. Maputo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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