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Sunrise surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 04 Sep 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 (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunrise in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 15s period and expected on Friday (Sep 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunrise over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 228 | 127 | 366 | 626 | 448 | 172 | 2683 | 1305 | 107 | 780 | 826 | 673 | 45 | 223 | 249 | 499 | 419 | 787 | 377 | 360 | 1070 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:17PM 1.43 | 2:24AM 1.54 | 2:46PM 1.63 | 2:55AM 1.70 | 3:15PM 1.82 | 3:25AM 1.83 | 3:45PM 1.98 | 3:56AM 1.92 | 4:15PM 2.08 | 4:27AM 1.96 | 4:47PM 2.11 | 4:58AM 1.94 | 5:18PM 2.06 | 5:31AM 1.86 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:17PM 0.47 | 8:33AM 0.31 | 8:49PM 0.29 | 9:02AM 0.14 | 9:20PM 0.13 | 9:31AM 0.00 | 9:52PM 0.02 | 10:00AM -0.09 | 10:23PM -0.05 | 10:31AM -0.13 | 10:55PM -0.06 | 11:02AM -0.11 | 11:27PM 0.00 | 11:35AM -0.02 | |||||||||
Thu 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | ||
| Sunset | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 31 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 28 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for KZN North
Wind reports 8 km away suggest it is still onshore at Sunrise (light winds from the E.(Wind varies from 030 to 120 degs) at Durban Shaka Airport). A 0.6m swell from the E
2 h 36 min ago
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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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