Sunwich Port Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, South Africa)

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Sunwich Port Surf Guide

Sunwich Port in Hibiscous Coast is a reasonably exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf Offshore winds blow from the west. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. There is a right breaking reef. It very rarely gets crowded here. Be wary of sharks, they are not unknown here.

Sunwich Port Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	4	inconsistent	25.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Sunwich Port:

The best conditions reported for surf at Sunwich Port occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.

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What's the best time of year to surf Sunwich Port (for consistent clean waves)?

juneBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Sunwich Port with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of June. Clean surfable waves are typically found 28% of the time in June while 37% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 35% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

28%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

37%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

35%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

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Interactive Sunwich Port surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Sunwich Port is Margate Airport (MGH) in South Africa, 42 km (26 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Sunwich Port is Durban International Airport (DUR), also in South Africa, 73 km (45 miles) away.

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Sunwich Port Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 11:36 Local Time

m, °C	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (m)	S	SE	SSE	SSE
Period (s)	11	8	11	11
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on

Sunwich Port Sea Temperature

Sunny with warm air temperatures at Sunwich Port today (feels like 24.0 °C once we account for wind), and warmer sea temperatures (25.2 °C). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or perhaps a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 25.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite