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Sodwana surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 11 Jan 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
26.9° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Jan 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sodwana in the next 12 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 12th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 15th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 14th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sodwana over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.6
S
1.1
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.4
ESE
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)10147888989989999999101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)72150132169191173177201247435305325364263300340240251262332290
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
ENE
25
N
15
NNW
25
NNE
25
NNE
15
N
20
NE
25
ENE
15
N
15
NE
20
ENE
0
SE
15
SSE
15
ENE
0
ENE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
S
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
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off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:09PM
1.37
10:02AM
1.41
10:48PM
1.28
11:53AM
1.37
12:48AM
1.31
1:22PM
1.45
1:57AM
1.44
2:16PM
1.58
2:41AM
1.58
2:55PM
1.71
3:16AM
1.73
3:29PM
1.84
3:48AM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:09PM
0.79
3:26AM
0.78
4:35PM
0.87
5:07AM
0.86
6:30PM
0.84
6:55AM
0.81
7:45PM
0.72
8:00AM
0.68
8:31PM
0.58
8:43AM
0.54
9:07PM
0.44
9:19AM
0.41
9:39PM
0.30
9:51AM
0.30
Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise--5:05--5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09
Sunset6:46--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:46--
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Rain (mm)
44-33--5763--10313--3-
Temp. °C262526242427262424252527272525262528282527
Feels °C (?)292828232326242426252629282728282830292827
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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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