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Umdloti surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 SAST
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 Wednesday (Apr 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Umdloti in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 3rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Umdloti over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 563 | 627 | 696 | 514 | 443 | 320 | 675 | 707 | 1452 | 1599 | 710 | 173 | 122 | 89 | 58 | 88 | 84 | 149 | 108 | 70 | 105 | 89 | 103 | 173 | 207 | 207 | 471 | 1145 | 1123 | 886 | 637 | 440 | 324 | 294 | 228 | 151 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:21PM 1.76 | 5:38AM 1.74 | 6:01PM 1.62 | 6:17AM 1.55 | 6:46PM 1.46 | 7:01AM 1.35 | 7:47PM 1.30 | 8:07AM 1.18 | 9:36PM 1.20 | 10:18AM 1.10 | 11:41PM 1.25 | 12:09PM 1.17 | 12:47AM 1.37 | 1:06PM 1.29 | 1:28AM 1.49 | 1:44PM 1.40 | 2:00AM 1.59 | 2:16PM 1.50 | 2:28AM 1.67 | 2:45PM 1.58 | 2:56AM 1.73 | 3:13PM 1.64 | 3:23AM 1.76 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:11AM 0.06 | 11:25PM 0.14 | 11:48AM 0.19 | 12:06AM 0.31 | 12:28PM 0.35 | 12:52AM 0.51 | 1:17PM 0.52 | 1:57AM 0.69 | 2:33PM 0.66 | 4:02AM 0.80 | 4:40PM 0.70 | 6:11AM 0.73 | 6:14PM 0.62 | 7:08AM 0.60 | 7:06PM 0.52 | 7:44AM 0.48 | 7:42PM 0.42 | 8:13AM 0.36 | 8:14PM 0.33 | 8:40AM 0.27 | 8:43PM 0.27 | 9:06AM 0.20 | 9:11PM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | 14 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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