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Umdloti surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 29 Aug 2025 SAST
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Umdloti surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Umdloti sea temperature is
20.6° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Umdloti this week:

The surf forecast for Umdloti over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Umdloti in the next 12 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 5th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 5th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
2
0
2
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
S
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
2.1
S
1.5
S
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSE
0.6
E
0.5
SSW
1.5
ENE
1.8
ENE
1
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)778151471611138813711137777717
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1671535035716232312172001136574103681872262363006151631171231470
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
15
NE
5
WSW
35
S
25
S
5
NNW
15
ENE
5
SE
35
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
5
NW
20
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
25
SSW
5
SW
10
SE
10
SE
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		onglasscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:40PM
1.53
6:47AM
1.38
7:06PM
1.38
7:15AM
1.23
7:41PM
1.22
8:01AM
1.07
9:22PM
1.08
12:28PM
1.02
12:57AM
1.16
1:42PM
1.21
1:49AM
1.34
2:16PM
1.41
2:23AM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:28PM
0.34
12:49AM
0.45
12:54PM
0.48
1:19AM
0.59
1:24PM
0.64
2:07AM
0.75
2:21PM
0.80
5:15AM
0.84
6:24PM
0.83
7:25AM
0.68
7:39PM
0.66
8:03AM
0.49
8:17PM
0.47
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--
Sunset-5:37--5:38--5:38--5:39--5:40--5:40--5:42-
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232221232120232421192019202119303121222219
Feels °C (?)242323191720222421151719171919282920222219
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for KZN North

  1. weather stationWind Update Previously calm conditions have become cross-shore at Umdloti (light winds from the SSE.(Wind varies from 120 to 200 degs) at Durban Shaka Airport 9 km from Umdloti). 0.9m 6s windswell from the ENE with a 0.7m 10s swell from the SSW and a 0.4m 8s swell from the SE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the Umdloti Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Umdloti provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Umdloti can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Umdloti 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 (Umdloti) 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 Umdloti 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 Umdloti, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, consider staying in Umhlanga which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around KwaZulu-Natal North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mount Edgecombe which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Ballitoville and Glenwood.

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