Sunrise Surf Forecast

/ KZN North (23 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (29.57° S 31.18° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Sunrise surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 28 Oct 2025 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 22.7° C
(Which is normal 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 (Oct 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunrise in the next 12 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 01) at 11AM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5AM (Tue 28th Oct)	2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf	11PM (Thu 30th Oct)	5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful	11PM (Thu 30th Oct)	5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).
	Tuesday 28			Wednesday 29			Thursday 30			Friday 31			Saturday 01			Sunday 02			Monday 03
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	1	2	0	0	0	0
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	S	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE
Period(s) (?)	9	9	5	6	6	8	8	8	8	6	8	8	8	7	8	9	9	9	9	5	6
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	81	162	57	93	98	36	69	88	116	261	1086	486	167	233	105	153	160	133	194	118	216
Wind (km/h)	NNE	ENE	NNE	ENE	SSE	WSW	S	SSE	NNE	NE	NE	WSW	SSW	S	SW	SSW	SE	NNE	NE	ENE	NNE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	glass	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		6:49PM 1.29		7:41AM 1.18		8:11PM 1.16	10:11AM 1.15		10:55PM 1.15	11:58AM 1.31		12:21AM 1.30	12:51PM 1.51		1:11AM 1.46	1:31PM 1.72		1:51AM 1.62		2:09PM 1.89	2:29AM 1.76
Low Tide / height (m)	12:40PM 0.64		1:18AM 0.64	1:52PM 0.78		3:04AM 0.74		4:34PM 0.81		5:17AM 0.68	6:15PM 0.65		6:25AM 0.52	7:06PM 0.45		7:11AM 0.35	7:46PM 0.26		7:51AM 0.19		8:23PM 0.10

	Tuesday 28			Wednesday 29			Thursday 30			Friday 31			Saturday 01			Sunday 02			Monday 03
Sunrise	5:05	-	-	5:03	-	-	5:03	-	-	5:01	-	-	5:01	-	-	5:00	-	-	5:00	-	-
Sunset	-	6:13	-	-	6:14	-	-	6:14	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:16	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	5	3	17	5	-	-	-	-	1	5	5	2	3	-	-	-
Temp. °C	19	21	20	24	24	22	20	20	19	25	27	24	22	22	20	19	19	19	22	23	20
Feels °C (?)	20	18	18	24	24	22	18	20	21	20	21	22	19	19	18	18	20	20	19	20	18

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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.