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Thompsons Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 02 Feb 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
26.6° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Feb 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thompsons Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 2nd Feb)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 2nd Feb)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 5th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1.1
E
0.5
SSW
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.5
SSW
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.3
SSW
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
E
1
E
1.5
ENE
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)8813651266677566111099968
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11415399102978513112782317286661128935831317394160183181
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
10
N
25
E
25
ENE
15
NNE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
NNE
20
ENE
30
ENE
15
SW
20
S
20
S
10
WNW
15
E
15
ESE
5
NNW
0
NNW
15
ENE
20
NNE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:42AM
1.71
6:46PM
1.54
7:08AM
1.56
7:13PM
1.40
7:36AM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:48PM
0.35
12:53AM
0.32
1:16PM
0.47
1:20AM
0.47
1:48PM
0.61
Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:30
Sunset6:52--6:51--6:51--6:50--6:49--6:47--6:47--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
----------7-13--21-171
Temp. °C272527282527272527282526262425262525262526
Feels °C (?)282826272626252527272726252426272929302826
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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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