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Sodwana Surf Forecast
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Sodwana surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 06 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
26.1° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sodwana in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) 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 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 7th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 9th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 8th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
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 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 16 | S 15 | |
103 | 57 | 415 | 346 | 286 | 1164 | 1214 | 900 | 1172 | 566 | 617 | 305 | 191 | 332 | 267 | 184 | 205 | 156 | 132 | 132 | 566 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:01PM1.71m | 6:13AM1.68m | 6:39PM1.59m | 6:53AM1.55m | 7:31PM1.47m | 7:52AM1.42m | 8:57PM1.39m | 9:36AM1.35m | 10:50PM1.44m | 11:25AM1.40m | 00:07AM1.60m | 12:33PM1.54m | 00:59AM1.78m | 1:22PM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:06AM0.50m | 12:27PM0.52m | 00:45AM0.65m | 1:12PM0.65m | 1:41AM0.79m | 2:20PM0.76m | 3:18AM0.87m | 4:04PM0.80m | 5:14AM0.82m | 5:36PM0.71m | 6:27AM0.66m | 6:36PM0.56m | 7:16AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 |
 | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | 5:08 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 24 |
23 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 8 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SSW 17 | NE 6 | S 15 |
 kJ | 12 | 57 | 415 | 346 | 286 | 292 | 689 | 900 | 1172 | 566 | 617 | 305 | 191 | 57 | 267 | 17 | 100 | 156 | 99 | 27 | 566 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 7 | NE 6 | E 7 | SE 9 | SSE 15 | S 12 | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 26 | 16 | 79 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 128 | 687 | 439 | 515 | 38 | 22 | 12 | 19 | 35 | 31 | 205 | 25 | 6 | 132 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 12 | E 8 | ESE 10 | E 7 | ENE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSE 16 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | E 8 | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSE 12 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 44 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 108 | 84 | 58 | 39 | 38 | 5 | 24 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 30 | 57 | 14 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | W 4 | NW 4 | NNE 7 | WSW 3 | SSE 11 | S 11 | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | — | WNW 3 | NE 7 | SSW 4 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 103 | 13 | 17 | 81 | 6 | 1164 | 1214 | — | — | 12 | 54 | 167 | 258 | 332 | — | 184 | — | 1 | 132 | 28 | 401 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 204 | 0 | 0 | 313 | 148 | 205 | 204 | 0 | 204 | 356 | 204 | 356 | 295 | 148 | 0 | 313 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 401 |
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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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