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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 Friday (Dec 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Dec 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 8th Dec) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 8th Dec) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 16th Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sodwana over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 346 | 355 | 333 | 266 | 182 | 143 | 153 | 125 | 157 | 80 | 46 | 88 | 123 | 98 | 101 | 135 | 168 | 197 | 113 | 86 | 119 | 671 | 254 | 149 | 130 | 109 | 86 | 79 | 57 | 50 | 1087 | 595 | 394 | 158 | 158 | 116 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:11AM 1.56 | 1:30PM 1.76 | 1:52AM 1.68 | 2:08PM 1.88 | 2:29AM 1.80 | 2:45PM 1.97 | 3:05AM 1.90 | 3:21PM 2.04 | 3:41AM 1.97 | 3:58PM 2.08 | 4:18AM 2.01 | 4:35PM 2.07 | 4:57AM 2.02 | 5:14PM 2.03 | 5:39AM 1.99 | 5:55PM 1.94 | 6:24AM 1.92 | 6:40PM 1.82 | 7:16AM 1.83 | 7:32PM 1.68 | 8:16AM 1.73 | 8:36PM 1.55 | 9:31AM 1.66 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:12AM 0.56 | 7:46PM 0.47 | 7:53AM 0.43 | 8:22PM 0.34 | 8:31AM 0.31 | 8:57PM 0.24 | 9:08AM 0.22 | 9:33PM 0.16 | 9:45AM 0.16 | 10:09PM 0.12 | 10:24AM 0.14 | 10:46PM 0.12 | 11:04AM 0.17 | 11:26PM 0.15 | 11:46AM 0.25 | 12:08AM 0.23 | 12:33PM 0.37 | 12:54AM 0.33 | 1:27PM 0.51 | 1:47AM 0.45 | 2:32PM 0.63 | 2:52AM 0.56 | 3:53PM 0.71 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wed 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:50 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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