Umhlanga surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, S swell with 8,054 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with E 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Umhlanga in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Umhlanga over the next 16 days.
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