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Thompsons Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thompsons Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Thompsons Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thompsons Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thompsons Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 7 | S 10 | S 14 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | |
2781 | 1832 | 1154 | 704 | 350 | 223 | 341 | 366 | 524 | 603 | 674 | 567 | 379 | 364 | 533 | 1190 | 3388 | 3609 | 2445 | 2860 | 2141 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | |
High Tide | 8:12PM1.29m | 8:48AM1.18m | 10:29PM1.23m | 11:18AM1.16m | 00:19AM1.35m | 12:45PM1.28m | 1:16AM1.50m | 1:34PM1.42m | 1:55AM1.64m | 2:11PM1.54m | 2:27AM1.74m | 2:42PM1.63m | 2:56AM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:39PM0.55m | 2:28AM0.71m | 3:19PM0.68m | 5:02AM0.77m | 5:35PM0.66m | 6:44AM0.64m | 6:50PM0.53m | 7:34AM0.49m | 7:35PM0.40m | 8:09AM0.36m | 8:10PM0.30m | 8:39AM0.25m | 8:42PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | E 7 | S 12 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | S 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 13 |
 kJ | 2781 | 1832 | 1154 | 704 | 350 | 223 | 67 | 72 | 524 | 603 | 674 | 567 | 379 | 273 | 533 | 231 | 3388 | 117 | 67 | 43 | 2141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | S 14 | S 13 | E 10 | S 12 | E 9 | — | E 10 | — | E 9 |
| kJ | 22 | 33 | 78 | 84 | — | 155 | 142 | — | 50 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 279 | 3 | 175 | — | 65 | — | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | SSW 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | S 20 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 135 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 5 | NNE 5 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 6 | — | ENE 5 | NNE 5 | SSW 5 | S 7 | — | S 14 | — | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | 174 | 30 | 341 | 366 | 105 | — | 37 | 49 | 156 | 364 | — | 1190 | — | 3609 | 2445 | 2860 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 42 | 0 | 732 | 750 | 174 | 42 | 724 | 0 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 204 | 93 | 6 | 37 | 6 | 39 | 368 | 277 | 0 |
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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 16 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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