Umhlanga surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with 1,065 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Umhlanga this week:
The surf forecast for Umhlanga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Umhlanga in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Umhlanga over the next 16 days.
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