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Sunwich Port surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
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Sunwich Port surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sunwich Port sea temperature is
26.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunwich Port this week:
The surf forecast for Sunwich Port over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunwich Port in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunwich Port over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 217 | 198 | 133 | 63 | 0 | 514 | 109 | 376 | 371 | 293 | 613 | 184 | 123 | 81 | 54 | 70 | 139 | 160 | 228 | 191 | 131 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:31AM 1.87 | 5:45PM 1.67 | 6:04AM 1.73 | 6:19PM 1.53 | 6:40AM 1.54 | 6:58PM 1.36 | 7:23AM 1.33 | 7:53PM 1.17 | 8:39AM 1.12 | 10:34PM 1.05 | 11:58AM 1.08 | 1:01AM 1.20 | 1:25PM 1.23 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:16PM -0.04 | 11:42AM 0.04 | 11:49PM 0.07 | 12:15PM 0.18 | 12:24AM 0.23 | 12:53PM 0.35 | 1:05AM 0.43 | 1:41PM 0.54 | 2:07AM 0.64 | 3:21PM 0.71 | 5:14AM 0.76 | 6:30PM 0.66 | 7:21AM 0.60 | 7:36PM 0.48 | ||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | |
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Information about the Sunwich Port Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sunwich Port provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunwich Port can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunwich Port 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 (Sunwich Port) 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 Sunwich Port 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.
Sunwich Port is 26 km (16 miles) from Port Shepstone. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Shepstone. Port Shepstone has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












