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Umhlanga Surf Forecast
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Umhlanga surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 31 Jul 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Umhlanga this week:
The surf forecast for Umhlanga over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Umhlanga in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 01) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Umhlanga over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 279 | 353 | 844 | 2712 | 2392 | 1484 | 1243 | 1082 | 749 | 434 | 396 | 681 | 678 | 458 | 1491 | 392 | 351 | 479 | 1708 | 1682 | 1012 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:35PM 1.47 | 7:41AM 1.31 | 8:11PM 1.34 | 8:24AM 1.18 | 9:08PM 1.22 | 9:50AM 1.07 | 11:07PM 1.15 | 12:31PM 1.08 | 1:04AM 1.23 | 1:49PM 1.21 | 2:02AM 1.36 | 2:33PM 1.37 | 2:42AM 1.51 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:15PM 0.40 | 1:45AM 0.55 | 1:49PM 0.53 | 2:29AM 0.66 | 2:35PM 0.66 | 3:42AM 0.75 | 4:05PM 0.77 | 6:00AM 0.76 | 6:27PM 0.76 | 7:33AM 0.64 | 7:45PM 0.64 | 8:21AM 0.49 | 8:31PM 0.49 | ||||||||
Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for KZN North
Continuing clean conditions at Umhlanga (calm at Durban Shaka Airport 12 km from Umhlanga). 2.0m 7s swell from the NE with a 0.7m 7s swell from the ENE and a 0.4m 11s groundswell from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Umhlanga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Umhlanga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Umhlanga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Umhlanga 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 (Umhlanga) 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 Umhlanga 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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