Sodwana surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 07 May 2026 SAST
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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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 9th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 9th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sodwana over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
4
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
2
S
12
1.4
SSE
15
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.4
S
12
1
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SSE
13
1.4
NE
6
1.2
NE
7
1
NE
7
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
415
365
286
439
1048
805
1138
771
529
257
116
22
44
32
166
156
96
112
106
215
320
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
15
NNW
20
WSW
20
SE
15
SE
5
W
15
NNW
20
NNE
20
N
30
N
30
NNE
25
N
20
NNW
10
ESE
10
NW
20
WNW
15
N
15
WSW
30
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
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
1:43AM1.96m
Low Tide
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
7:23PM0.39m
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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5:13
5:12
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:08
1
2
Temp °C
25
29
23
24
22
22
24
27
23
26
29
28
30
30
26
30
33
28
25
25
23
19
25
19
20
20
20
22
25
22
21
24
26
29
31
29
24
28
24
22
23
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
S
12
1.1
SSE
17
1.5
S
12
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.4
S
12
1
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SSE
13
1.4
NE
6
1.2
NE
7
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
NE
6
0.5
S
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
415
365
286
319
689
614
1138
771
529
257
116
22
44
32
166
156
86
33
106
215
320
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
0.3
E
7
0.4
NE
6
0.6
SSE
19
0.8
SE
9
1.4
SSE
15
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
S
12
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
6
0.4
S
9
0.5
S
15
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
64
10
13
292
106
805
86
180
38
32
21
17
8
8
14
6
24
112
19
14
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
E
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.8
SE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
E
8
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
S
6
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
18
10
9
3
101
146
84
40
38
10
24
19
4
5
15
14
14
6
12
19
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
4
0.9
NNE
7
0.5
W
3
1.5
SSE
10
2
S
12
0.7
NE
3
1
NNE
5
1.5
N
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.8
NNE
6
2
NNE
7
2
NNE
7
1
NE
7
0.6
SSW
4
1.4
SSE
5
1.8
SE
6
Energy kJ
20
73
5
439
1048
11
45
144
201
233
378
350
96
10
94
271
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
118
0
204
148
152
0
28
295
204
313
313
233
356
313
0
118
0
204
273
354
354
Best forecast wave conditions in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
7
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
7
7
6
6
5
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
9
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
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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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