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Sunrise surf Forecast / KZN North / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 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 23.5°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.6 °C max: 25.6 °C min: 23.1 °C)
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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 23.5°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.6 °C max: 25.6 °C min: 23.1 °C)


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 Thursday (Apr 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunrise in the next 12 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 25th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 25th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 25th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 15s

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

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.8
ENE
2
NE
1.2
ENE
0.6
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
1.8
NE
0.9
ENE
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)1514131312121178886777781817161513121212111111121277681010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)95765550640828518011616118116511517329024231641816323883571956743035628043829828218914115031786158187237156
Wind
(km/h)
0
WNW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
0
SE
10
N
30
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
WNW
10
ENE
10
NE
10
NNW
20
SSW
20
SSW
5
SW
10
ENE
15
NE
10
N
15
ENE
15
NE
25
SW
20
S
35
SSW
30
SW
30
SSW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:16AM
1.88
4:31PM
1.77
4:42AM
1.84
4:58PM
1.72
5:10AM
1.77
5:28PM
1.64
5:41AM
1.67
6:02PM
1.53
6:17AM
1.54
6:44PM
1.41
7:04AM
1.39
7:51PM
1.28
8:24AM
1.24
9:53PM
1.24
10:41AM
1.21
11:48PM
1.37
12:17PM
1.32
12:52AM
1.56
1:15PM
1.48
1:39AM
1.75
2:00PM
1.63
2:20AM
1.90
2:40PM
1.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:05PM
0.09
10:25AM
0.07
10:32PM
0.11
10:52AM
0.11
11:00PM
0.17
11:21AM
0.18
11:30PM
0.26
11:54AM
0.28
12:06AM
0.38
12:34PM
0.41
12:51AM
0.53
1:29PM
0.55
2:04AM
0.68
3:01PM
0.66
4:18AM
0.74
5:03PM
0.63
6:09AM
0.61
6:23PM
0.49
7:11AM
0.42
7:16PM
0.32
7:56AM
0.25
8:00PM
0.18
8:35AM
0.11
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26-
Sunset--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:16--5:16--5:15
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Rain (mm)
-1-22-62----------------------------
Temp. °C222222222222212020202223202327232424222525222323222324212627242322222120
Feels °C (?)242423232019202020201818162125252323242424232222232324222526262320181516

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun 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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