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Umdloti surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 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
24.4° C
 (Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Jan 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Umdloti in the next 12 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 8AM. 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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 21st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 24th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
3
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
1.3
SSE
0.7
E
0.7
E
1.6
ENE
1
ENE
1.8
S
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
2
S
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.5
E
2.3
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)13913137881715141413131312677887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2602621581612651194121162132816861325836418356267154498515508345191
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
25
NE
20
NNE
15
ENE
10
N
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
20
NNE
35
S
20
S
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscrossoncross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:24PM
1.79
5:48AM
1.84
5:54PM
1.75
6:20AM
1.81
6:26PM
1.68
6:54AM
1.75
7:02PM
1.56
7:33AM
1.64
7:43PM
1.42
8:21AM
1.50
8:40PM
1.27
9:35AM
1.35
10:23PM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:20AM
0.16
11:32PM
0.03
11:52AM
0.18
12:03AM
0.07
12:26PM
0.23
12:35AM
0.14
1:03PM
0.31
1:11AM
0.25
1:46PM
0.42
1:53AM
0.39
2:41PM
0.56
2:53AM
0.54
4:10PM
0.67
4:37AM
0.66
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise5:13--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--
Sunset-6:58--6:58--6:57--6:57--6:57--6:55--6:55-
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
1---2---32----1-----1
Temp. °C232321262824252523232423252625292825272725
Feels °C (?)222118262724232325232324252526292725262728
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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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