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Sodwana Surf Forecast
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Sodwana surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 31 Jul 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sodwana this week:
The surf forecast for Sodwana over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sodwana in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sodwana over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 118 | 98 | 100 | 2289 | 1598 | 1677 | 782 | 688 | 639 | 572 | 401 | 262 | 182 | 132 | 100 | 45 | 268 | 165 | 273 | 366 | 374 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:34PM 1.71 | 7:43AM 1.56 | 8:11PM 1.56 | 8:25AM 1.41 | 9:05PM 1.41 | 9:40AM 1.27 | 10:58PM 1.32 | 12:15PM 1.25 | 1:05AM 1.39 | 1:45PM 1.40 | 2:06AM 1.55 | 2:32PM 1.58 | 2:46AM 1.72 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:19PM 0.45 | 1:44AM 0.60 | 1:53PM 0.60 | 2:25AM 0.74 | 2:38PM 0.75 | 3:31AM 0.86 | 4:05PM 0.88 | 5:49AM 0.90 | 6:30PM 0.86 | 7:32AM 0.77 | 7:49PM 0.72 | 8:21AM 0.60 | 8:34PM 0.55 | ||||||||
Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for KZN North
Offshore wind reported 56 km from Sodwana (fresh winds from the N at ASCATC33E27S 56 km from Sodwana). 0.7m 7s swell from the E with a 0.6m 11s groundswell from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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