Sodwana Surf Forecast

/ KZN North (23 surf breaks) /

South Africa (276 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (27.09° S 32.84° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Sodwana surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 15 Nov 2025 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 24.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Nov 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sodwana in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Saturday (Nov 22) at 2PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2AM (Wed 19th Nov)	2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf	2AM (Sat 22nd Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful	2AM (Sun 16th Nov)	8ft (2.5m) 10s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the S by Mon night).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.
	Sat 15		Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	S	E	E	E	S	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	S	S	S
Period(s) (?)	11	10	7	8	9	8	7	10	7	7	7	9	7	7	7	7	5	7	18	16	14
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	450	1176	668	856	575	439	198	113	109	85	59	57	43	66	61	79	42	47	156	589	329
Wind (km/h)	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	S	SE	SE	S	E	NE	NW	ESE	ESE	E	ENE	ENE	E	E	NE	NE	NNE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	glass	on	cross- on	glass	cross	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		1:25AM 1.62	1:43PM 1.81		2:00AM 1.73		2:14PM 1.90	2:31AM 1.83		2:43PM 1.97	2:59AM 1.90		3:11PM 2.01	3:27AM 1.94		3:39PM 2.02	3:55AM 1.96		4:07PM 2.00	4:24AM 1.94
Low Tide / height (m)	7:21PM 0.57		7:26AM 0.50	7:55PM 0.44		8:01AM 0.40		8:25PM 0.33	8:32AM 0.31		8:53PM 0.25	9:01AM 0.25		9:21PM 0.19	9:30AM 0.21		9:48PM 0.17	9:59AM 0.20		10:17PM 0.18	10:28AM 0.23

	Sat 15		Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21
Sunrise	-	-	4:48	-	-	4:48	-	-	4:48	-	-	4:48	-	-	4:48	-	-	4:47	-	-	4:47
Sunset	6:15	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:17	-	-	6:17	-	-	6:19	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:21	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	9	19	12	8	-	1	-	-	-	1	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	28	22	20	19	20	21	21	21	21	22	22	22	23	22	23	23	22	23	23	22	24
Feels °C (?)	25	20	17	15	18	18	18	19	21	20	23	22	22	22	22	22	21	23	23	22	22

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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.