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Sunrise surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 26 Jan 2026 SAST
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Sunrise surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sunrise sea temperature is
24.1° C
 (Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunrise this week:

The surf forecast for Sunrise over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunrise in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 27th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 29th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 27th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Mon
02
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
NE
1.1
ENE
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
1.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
1.1
E
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.1
E
1
E
1
ENE
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
ENE
0.8
E
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)777777777986688887988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2631369794831512027468971731091651491221277269997272
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
25
SSW
20
S
0
WSW
15
E
15
ENE
0
SSW
20
S
25
S
0
SSW
20
ENE
5
ENE
15
NNE
10
ESE
10
ENE
0
W
15
SE
10
E
5
WNW
15
SE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		crossglassoncross-
on		glasscrosscross-
off		glasscross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		onglasscross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:40PM
1.28
9:35AM
1.37
10:22PM
1.16
11:37AM
1.31
12:41AM
1.21
1:21PM
1.40
2:02AM
1.39
2:24PM
1.55
2:53AM
1.58
3:10PM
1.69
3:35AM
1.75
3:48PM
1.80
4:12AM
1.87
4:23PM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:53AM
0.55
4:09PM
0.67
4:37AM
0.66
6:18PM
0.66
6:47AM
0.62
7:47PM
0.51
8:06AM
0.46
8:40PM
0.33
8:58AM
0.30
9:21PM
0.17
9:40AM
0.18
9:57PM
0.05
10:17AM
0.10
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Mon
02
Sunrise-5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:24-
Sunset--6:54--6:54--6:53--6:53--6:52--6:52--6:52
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------1-21--3-17--
Temp. °C252727252727242526242727242627252627252626
Feels °C (?)242829293028252727262725282828282728292727
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Information about the Sunrise Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sunrise provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunrise can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunrise 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 (Sunrise) 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 Sunrise 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.

Are you planning a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Sunrise, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, consider staying in Ballitoville which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around KwaZulu-Natal North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Umhlanga which is 20 km (12 miles) away, Mount Edgecombe, Kwamashu and Stanger.

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