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Thompsons Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 28 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
25.0° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 8PM. 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+)11PM (Wed 28th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 28th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 4th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.4
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.1
E
1.1
ENE
0.5
SSW
1.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)512141399131313121277666766126
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10213617515810211793961391231118088156104225187101958375
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
5
NW
10
SSW
20
SSW
0
WSW
20
ENE
15
ENE
5
NNW
10
SE
10
ENE
5
WSW
20
E
25
ENE
15
NNE
25
ENE
35
ENE
15
NE
15
E
15
ENE
15
NNE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglasscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		glassoncrosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:41AM
1.21
1:21PM
1.40
2:02AM
1.39
2:24PM
1.55
2:53AM
1.58
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:18PM
0.66
6:47AM
0.62
7:47PM
0.51
8:06AM
0.46
8:40PM
0.33
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
Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26
Sunset6:54--6:53--6:53--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:51--
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
--1-1-12-11--5--3--2-
Temp. °C272425252426262426262526272428272526272527
Feels °C (?)272628262728252728262927292428262528292726
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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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