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Sunrise surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 09 May 2025 SAST
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 Friday (May 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunrise in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 13s period and expected on Sunday (May 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 9th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 11th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 11th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunrise over the next 12 days.
Fri 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 125 | 385 | 128 | 86 | 31 | 1007 | 5311 | 1676 | 1248 | 1036 | 643 | 379 | 212 | 70 | 43 | 65 | 183 | 112 | 75 | 209 | 176 | 326 | 318 | 181 | 190 | 154 | 90 | 126 | 101 | 230 | 194 | 290 | 339 | 420 | 1170 | 778 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:16PM 1.52 | 2:29AM 1.69 | 2:45PM 1.60 | 2:56AM 1.75 | 3:13PM 1.66 | 3:23AM 1.78 | 3:40PM 1.69 | 3:50AM 1.78 | 4:08PM 1.69 | 4:18AM 1.76 | 4:37PM 1.67 | 4:47AM 1.71 | 5:07PM 1.62 | 5:17AM 1.65 | 5:40PM 1.55 | 5:50AM 1.56 | 6:19PM 1.47 | 6:30AM 1.47 | 7:09PM 1.38 | 7:23AM 1.36 | 8:19PM 1.33 | 8:42AM 1.27 | 9:53PM 1.34 | 10:23AM 1.25 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:14PM 0.34 | 8:40AM 0.27 | 8:43PM 0.27 | 9:07AM 0.20 | 9:11PM 0.22 | 9:33AM 0.16 | 9:40PM 0.19 | 10:00AM 0.15 | 10:08PM 0.20 | 10:28AM 0.16 | 10:37PM 0.24 | 10:58AM 0.21 | 11:08PM 0.30 | 11:30AM 0.27 | 11:42PM 0.38 | 12:06PM 0.35 | 12:21AM 0.48 | 12:50PM 0.44 | 1:14AM 0.59 | 1:48PM 0.53 | 2:32AM 0.68 | 3:08PM 0.59 | 4:14AM 0.68 | |||||||||||||
Fri 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 |
| Sunset | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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