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Sunrise surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 03 Jul 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 Thursday (Jul 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 3rd Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunrise over the next 12 days.
Thu 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tue 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 405 | 601 | 515 | 457 | 253 | 274 | 263 | 381 | 212 | 550 | 75 | 42 | 524 | 2880 | 2328 | 1834 | 1696 | 1002 | 657 | 519 | 213 | 143 | 135 | 123 | 102 | 106 | 258 | 128 | 91 | 96 | 351 | 116 | 123 | 325 | 442 | 203 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:44PM 1.33 | 10:08AM 1.17 | 10:58PM 1.29 | 11:40AM 1.16 | 12:16AM 1.31 | 12:58PM 1.22 | 1:19AM 1.37 | 1:54PM 1.31 | 2:09AM 1.45 | 2:38PM 1.41 | 2:50AM 1.55 | 3:16PM 1.51 | 3:27AM 1.63 | 3:52PM 1.61 | 4:02AM 1.70 | 4:26PM 1.69 | 4:35AM 1.75 | 5:01PM 1.75 | 5:09AM 1.77 | 5:35PM 1.78 | 5:43AM 1.75 | 6:11PM 1.79 | 6:19AM 1.69 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:05PM 0.60 | 4:06AM 0.70 | 4:14PM 0.67 | 5:28AM 0.70 | 5:38PM 0.69 | 6:44AM 0.64 | 6:54PM 0.64 | 7:41AM 0.55 | 7:51PM 0.55 | 8:26AM 0.45 | 8:36PM 0.46 | 9:05AM 0.34 | 9:15PM 0.37 | 9:40AM 0.25 | 9:52PM 0.30 | 10:14AM 0.17 | 10:27PM 0.25 | 10:46AM 0.12 | 11:02PM 0.22 | 11:19AM 0.09 | 11:38PM 0.22 | 11:53AM 0.10 | 12:16AM 0.25 | 12:28PM 0.14 | ||||||||||||
Thu 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tue 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 |
| Sunset | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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