Tongaat surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 02 Nov 2025 SAST
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Tongaat surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tongaat sea temperature is
22.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tongaat this week:

The surf forecast for Tongaat over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tongaat in the next 12 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 04) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 5th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 5th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 2nd Nov)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, strong winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Fri morning).

Sun
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
1.3
S
1.3
ENE
2.3
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.6
S
1.2
S
0.8
S
0.7
SSE
0.9
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
ESE
1.3
ENE
2
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)171696881288766666675677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3008012574194082843865402831385640557764587574299237269
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
10
NNE
30
ENE
35
NE
15
NNE
15
E
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
10
S
0
WSW
15
ESE
20
S
25
SW
35
S
20
S
10
WSW
15
E
15
ENE
15
NNE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossglassoncrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:51AM
1.60
2:08PM
1.87
2:28AM
1.73
2:45PM
1.99
3:05AM
1.83
3:22PM
2.04
3:42AM
1.87
3:59PM
2.02
4:19AM
1.86
4:37PM
1.93
4:58AM
1.79
5:15PM
1.79
5:39AM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:46PM
0.26
7:50AM
0.19
8:23PM
0.10
8:28AM
0.06
8:59PM
-0.01
9:06AM
-0.02
9:35PM
-0.06
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
Sun
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunrise--5:00--4:58--4:58--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:54
Sunset6:16--6:17--6:17--6:19--6:20--6:21--6:22--
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1-----------172------
Temp. °C202024232128272221212021211920202020201822
Feels °C (?)172020181728281919192021201914151819171618
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Information about the Tongaat Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Tongaat, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, consider staying in Ballitoville which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around KwaZulu-Natal North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Umhlanga which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Mount Edgecombe, Kwamashu and Durban.

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