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Thompsons Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 31 Jan 2026 SAST
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Thompsons Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thompsons Bay sea temperature is
25.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thompsons Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Thompsons Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thompsons Bay in the next 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 31st Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 31st Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 4th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thompsons Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
1
E
1.5
E
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.9
NE
1.4
SSW
1.8
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)1313128887678666775778815
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1411258168594510618822020215513111727635291284173182186209
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
10
SE
5
WNW
15
ESE
10
ENE
5
N
15
ESE
25
ENE
10
NNE
25
E
30
ENE
20
NNE
30
ENE
40
NE
20
NNE
10
E
10
ESE
15
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglassoncrossglasscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:10PM
1.69
3:35AM
1.75
3:48PM
1.80
4:12AM
1.87
4:23PM
1.86
4:46AM
1.95
4:55PM
1.87
5:18AM
1.96
5:25PM
1.84
5:48AM
1.92
5:53PM
1.77
6:16AM
1.83
6:20PM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:58AM
0.30
9:21PM
0.17
9:40AM
0.18
9:57PM
0.05
10:17AM
0.10
10:30PM
-0.02
10:51AM
0.07
11:01PM
-0.05
11:22AM
0.09
11:31PM
-0.01
11:52AM
0.15
11:59PM
0.06
12:20PM
0.24
12:26AM
0.18
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:28--
Sunset-6:52--6:52--6:52--6:51--6:51--6:50--6:49-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
----11-----------3-41
Temp. °C262625262725262726272725272726282926242324
Feels °C (?)272628272828282727282625262525293126242124
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Information about the Thompsons Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Thompsons Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Thompsons Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thompsons Bay 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 (Thompsons Bay) 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 Thompsons Bay 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.

Thompsons Bay is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Ballitoville. If you plan a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballitoville. Ballitoville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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