Thompsons Bay Surf Forecast

/ KZN North (23 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (29.53° S 31.22° E)

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Thompsons Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 06 Nov 2025 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 21.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average 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 Thursday (Nov 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 08) at 5AM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5AM (Thu 6th Nov)	1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf	11PM (Tue 11th Nov)	7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful	2AM (Thu 13th Nov)	11ft (3.5m) 9s

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 Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, strong winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).
	Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 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	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	2	0	0	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSE	S	S	SSE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	SSE	S	S
Period(s) (?)	12	6	10	7	7	7	6	6	6	6	6	6	7	7	8	8	8	8	14	14	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	46	39	47	92	75	34	126	215	216	123	167	151	276	637	809	638	582	374	613	494	1739
Wind (km/h)	SE	SE	SW	SW	SE	NNE	ENE	NE	NNE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	WSW	S	SSW	SSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	on	cross	cross	glass	cross- off	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross
High Tide / height (m)		4:00PM 2.04	4:20AM 1.88		4:37PM 1.95	4:58AM 1.81		5:16PM 1.81		5:39AM 1.70	5:56PM 1.63		6:25AM 1.55	6:41PM 1.44		7:23AM 1.39	7:41PM 1.26		8:55AM 1.27		9:29PM 1.14
Low Tide / height (m)	9:44AM -0.05		10:11PM -0.05	10:23AM -0.01		10:48PM 0.02	11:03AM 0.10		11:26PM 0.14	11:45AM 0.26		12:07AM 0.29	12:32PM 0.45		12:56AM 0.45	1:33PM 0.64		2:03AM 0.60		3:17PM 0.77	3:52AM 0.68

	Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12
Sunrise	4:56	-	-	4:56	-	-	4:56	-	-	4:54	-	-	4:54	-	-	4:54	-	-	4:52	-	-
Sunset	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:21	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:23	-	-	6:23	-

Rain (mm)	-	1	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	2	1	1	-	-	-	-	1	7
Temp. °C	20	20	19	19	20	20	23	21	21	23	23	22	21	21	20	27	27	24	23	23	20
Feels °C (?)	21	20	17	18	20	20	18	16	17	21	21	20	20	19	17	23	23	23	21	21	17

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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.