Surfers surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 SAST
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Surfers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Surfers sea temperature is
25.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surfers this week:

The surf forecast for Surfers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Surfers in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) 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 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 21st Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 21st Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 23rd Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfers over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
S
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
S
0.9
S
2.2
SSW
1.8
S
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.3
NE
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
S
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)71212101011771514141414612121114131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)245217288191981914352974024433562542501311151117394173150102
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
10
W
10
E
5
ESE
0
NW
30
S
40
SSW
20
S
10
S
5
ESE
5
NW
20
NE
20
NE
10
N
25
SSW
20
S
5
SW
15
S
15
S
10
S
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offononglasscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:12PM
1.91
5:30AM
1.99
5:44PM
1.81
6:03AM
1.84
6:17PM
1.66
6:38AM
1.64
6:55PM
1.47
7:19AM
1.41
7:48PM
1.26
8:30AM
1.19
10:22PM
1.12
11:54AM
1.14
1:00AM
1.27
1:24PM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:16PM
-0.06
11:40AM
0.04
11:48PM
0.06
12:13PM
0.18
12:23AM
0.23
12:49PM
0.36
1:04AM
0.45
1:36PM
0.57
2:03AM
0.68
3:09PM
0.75
5:05AM
0.81
6:25PM
0.71
7:20AM
0.65
Sat
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03
Sunset6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--5:59--5:58--
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
2--17--8-----1----12-
Temp. °C232326262327252423242326272526262425252323
Feels °C (?)232427262526222423262626272826272727262425
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Information about the Surfers Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Surfers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Surfers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Surfers 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 (Surfers) 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 Surfers 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 Surfers, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, consider staying in Ballitoville which is 4 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 18 km (11 miles) away, Mount Edgecombe, Kwamashu and Stanger.

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