Tongaat surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 3,691 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tongaat this week:
The surf forecast for Tongaat over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tongaat in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 2.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tongaat over the next 16 days.
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