Umhlanga surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, S swell with 1,010 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Umhlanga in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Umhlanga over the next 16 days.
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