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Sodwana Surf Forecast
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Sodwana surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 20 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
25.3° C
(Which is 1.0°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 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sodwana in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 21st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 21st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sodwana over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 9 | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | E 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | |
213 | 173 | 416 | 327 | 307 | 303 | 188 | 181 | 125 | 121 | 117 | 89 | 67 | 91 | 85 | 77 | 74 | 71 | 47 | 37 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:31AM1.79m | 7:05PM1.77m | 7:24AM1.62m | 8:11PM1.63m | 8:34AM1.48m | 9:37PM1.55m | 10:08AM1.41m | 11:08PM1.56m | 11:38AM1.45m | 00:18AM1.64m | 12:44PM1.53m | 1:10AM1.72m | 1:32PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:21AM0.36m | 12:44PM0.37m | 1:16AM0.54m | 1:41PM0.52m | 2:26AM0.70m | 2:54PM0.64m | 3:58AM0.78m | 4:24PM0.69m | 5:31AM0.75m | 5:46PM0.65m | 6:38AM0.65m | 6:47PM0.58m | 7:25AM0.54m | 7:33PM0.49m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — |
 | 5:06 | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 |
 kJ | 213 | 173 | 416 | 327 | 307 | 303 | 188 | 181 | 125 | 121 | 90 | 89 | 56 | 91 | 85 | 77 | 74 | 71 | 47 | 32 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | NNE 5 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 8 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 109 | 76 | 66 | 42 | 26 | 80 | 98 | 86 | 20 | 51 | 117 | 75 | 67 | 55 | 15 | 16 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 10 | — | S 15 | S 10 | SSE 13 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 4 | S 13 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 63 | 70 | 94 | 118 | 60 | 2 | — | 17 | 56 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 24 | 25 | 37 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | NE 2 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 24 | 62 | 41 | — | — | 12 | 18 | — | — | 1 | 8 | 31 | 44 | 35 | 52 | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 0 | 1027 | 0 | 247 | 313 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 152 | 356 | 0 | 148 | 356 | 0 | 313 | 295 | 0 | 0 | 429 |
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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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