Surf Forecasts:
St Mikes surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,097 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Mikes this week:
The surf forecast for St Mikes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at St Mikes in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Mikes over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 5 | S 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | 488 | 2481 | 918 | 1317 | 843 | 609 | 414 | 156 | 535 | 1503 | 595 | 603 | 241 | 284 | 276 | 322 | 522 | 529 | 246 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | cross |
High Tide | 1:55AM1.62m | 2:25PM1.48m | 2:45AM1.69m | 3:13PM1.57m | 3:32AM1.73m | 4:00PM1.63m | 4:18AM1.72m | 4:46PM1.66m | 5:03AM1.68m | 5:32PM1.65m | 5:47AM1.60m | 6:19PM1.61m | 6:31AM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:31PM0.30m | 8:16AM0.20m | 8:25PM0.21m | 9:03AM0.13m | 9:15PM0.15m | 9:48AM0.08m | 10:03PM0.12m | 10:32AM0.06m | 10:51PM0.13m | 11:15AM0.08m | 11:38PM0.19m | 11:58AM0.12m | 00:26AM0.28m | 12:42PM0.20m | |||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | |
5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | 5:04 | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 12 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
46 | 98 | 961 | 918 | 1317 | 843 | 609 | 240 | 176 | 89 | 679 | 595 | 603 | 241 | 113 | 276 | 322 | 522 | 529 | 246 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 14 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | S 13 | — | SSW 13 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | E 5 | E 6 |
37 | 76 | 154 | 110 | 73 | 61 | 28 | 414 | — | 131 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 110 | 284 | 60 | 48 | 50 | 31 | 20 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | E 10 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
21 | 15 | 2 | 2 | — | 47 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 8 | SSW 12 | — | ENE 4 | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | SSW 5 | S 8 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | NE 8 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 5 | — | SSW 4 |
16 | 488 | 2481 | — | 16 | 80 | 139 | 582 | 156 | 535 | 1503 | — | — | — | 28 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 36 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 764 | 45 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 146 | 124 | 0 | 157 | 307 | 0 | 4 | 96 | 0 | 96 | 96 | 68 | 96 | 96 | 0 | 4 |
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Information about the St Mikes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for St Mikes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at St Mikes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Mikes 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 (St Mikes) 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 St Mikes 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.
St Mikes is 17 km (11 miles) from Port Shepstone. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Shepstone. Port Shepstone has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











