Surfers surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 06 May 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
26.2° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Surfers in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 6th May)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 7th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 8th May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
3
1
5
5
3
4
4
3
3
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
12
2.2
SSE
11
2
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
11
3.5
SSW
10
4
SSW
11
3
S
12
3
S
13
2.5
S
13
2.3
S
12
1.8
S
11
1.3
S
11
1
S
10
0.7
S
10
1.3
S
9
1.2
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
70
1198
955
742
2477
4218
2604
2993
2166
1544
849
396
225
100
293
312
234
679
322
198
Wind (km/h)
20
N
40
NNW
20
W
0
S
10
NE
15
SW
10
SSE
5
E
5
N
10
SSW
10
E
10
NW
20
NNE
25
NNE
10
SSW
25
ENE
25
ENE
10
WNW
10
NNE
5
ENE
10
WNW
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:02PM1.47m
6:11AM1.46m
6:41PM1.37m
6:50AM1.35m
7:35PM1.27m
7:50AM1.24m
9:07PM1.22m
9:36AM1.17m
10:57PM1.27m
11:24AM1.22m
00:09AM1.42m
12:32PM1.35m
00:59AM1.59m
Low Tide
11:52AM0.34m
00:04AM0.47m
12:28PM0.45m
00:43AM0.59m
1:14PM0.56m
1:42AM0.71m
2:24PM0.65m
3:23AM0.78m
4:06PM0.67m
5:17AM0.71m
5:33PM0.60m
6:28AM0.56m
6:33PM0.47m
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
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5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:12
Temp °C
23
27
21
23
24
21
21
21
20
22
22
19
26
31
28
23
24
21
27
27
23
19
20
12
22
21
19
19
19
19
21
20
19
22
28
26
19
21
21
24
24
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
0.8
ENE
6
2.2
SSE
11
2
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
11
2.3
S
12
3
S
11
3
S
12
3
S
13
2.5
S
13
2.3
S
12
1.8
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
S
9
1.2
SSW
10
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
13
Energy kJ
62
39
1198
955
742
1406
2003
2604
2993
2166
1544
849
396
256
267
293
312
84
679
322
198
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.9
SE
10
0.9
SSE
18
1.3
SSE
16
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ESE
8
1
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
ENE
7
0.3
E
8
0.5
ENE
5
Energy kJ
13
44
31
20
35
177
486
827
27
24
24
22
14
225
100
39
37
234
35
11
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.5
S
12
0.1
SW
16
0.4
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.6
SE
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
E
8
Energy kJ
5
70
10
16
52
9
80
50
10
12
25
9
21
18
6
25
37
14
13
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.6
NW
4
3.5
SSW
10
4
SSW
11
0.6
NE
4
0.9
NE
6
2.3
NE
7
0.9
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
6
Energy kJ
21
25
9
2477
4218
10
51
522
92
82
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
3
5
4
7
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
110
42
0
0
18
0
32
86
0
0
35
0
35
250
0
76
35
0
7
35
0
Best forecast wave conditions in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
3
5
5
5
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
6
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
9
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
9
8
8
9
6
5
5
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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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