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Umdloti surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Umdloti this week:
The surf forecast for Umdloti over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Umdloti in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Umdloti over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 8 | S 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 8 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 14 | |
1041 | 2029 | 2798 | 1832 | 1275 | 605 | 350 | 184 | 335 | 455 | 464 | 703 | 722 | 557 | 913 | 2938 | 5297 | 6598 | 9486 | 7270 | 5962 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:59PM1.44m | 7:20AM1.34m | 8:13PM1.27m | 8:49AM1.17m | 10:29PM1.22m | 11:18AM1.15m | 00:19AM1.34m | 12:44PM1.27m | 1:15AM1.49m | 1:34PM1.40m | 1:54AM1.62m | 2:11PM1.52m | 2:26AM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:08AM0.52m | 1:40PM0.55m | 2:28AM0.71m | 3:20PM0.68m | 5:03AM0.76m | 5:35PM0.65m | 6:45AM0.63m | 6:49PM0.52m | 7:34AM0.48m | 7:35PM0.40m | 8:09AM0.35m | 8:10PM0.29m | 8:39AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 |
 | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | 5:22 |
— | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 |
14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | E 7 | E 9 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 14 | SSE 14 |
 kJ | 23 | 23 | 2798 | 1832 | 1275 | 605 | 350 | 184 | 335 | 71 | 464 | 703 | 722 | 557 | 223 | 158 | 96 | 73 | 77 | 7270 | 5962 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | SSW 20 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SSW 12 | S 12 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 78 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 133 | — | 155 | 67 | — | 49 | 28 | 13 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NNE 5 | — | ENE 5 | — | SSW 8 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 1041 | 2029 | — | — | — | — | 294 | 59 | 50 | 455 | 49 | — | 67 | — | 913 | 2938 | 5297 | 6598 | 9486 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 701 | 18 | 65 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 729 | 195 | 21 | 21 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 360 | 648 | 877 | 422 | 422 | 8 | 137 |
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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 16 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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