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Umzumbe Surf Forecast
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Umzumbe surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 02 May 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Umzumbe this week:
The surf forecast for Umzumbe over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Umzumbe in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 2nd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 2nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 3rd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Umzumbe over the next 12 days.
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2180 | 1526 | 4339 | 4309 | 2897 | 1543 | 866 | 435 | 226 | 214 | 396 | 369 | 237 | 168 | 108 | 209 | 330 | 390 | 956 | 1244 | 1267 | 2226 | 1659 | 1019 | 700 | 590 | 447 | 432 | 811 | 721 | 518 | 328 | 193 | 123 | 65 | 134 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:50PM 1.37 | 7:06AM 1.28 | 7:53PM 1.22 | 8:15AM 1.11 | 9:45PM 1.14 | 10:27AM 1.04 | 11:44PM 1.20 | 12:12PM 1.11 | 12:48AM 1.31 | 1:07PM 1.22 | 1:28AM 1.42 | 1:46PM 1.32 | 2:00AM 1.52 | 2:17PM 1.41 | 2:29AM 1.59 | 2:46PM 1.49 | 2:56AM 1.65 | 3:14PM 1.54 | 3:23AM 1.67 | 3:41PM 1.57 | 3:51AM 1.67 | 4:09PM 1.57 | 4:19AM 1.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:32PM 0.35 | 12:56AM 0.49 | 1:22PM 0.50 | 2:04AM 0.66 | 2:40PM 0.63 | 4:14AM 0.75 | 4:47PM 0.66 | 6:16AM 0.68 | 6:16PM 0.59 | 7:11AM 0.56 | 7:06PM 0.49 | 7:46AM 0.44 | 7:42PM 0.40 | 8:15AM 0.34 | 8:13PM 0.32 | 8:42AM 0.25 | 8:43PM 0.26 | 9:08AM 0.19 | 9:11PM 0.22 | 9:34AM 0.15 | 9:39PM 0.20 | 10:01AM 0.15 | 10:08PM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 9 | 2 | 24 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, strong winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Umzumbe Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Umzumbe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Umzumbe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Umzumbe 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 (Umzumbe) 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 Umzumbe 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.
Umzumbe is 22 km (14 miles) from Scottburgh. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Scottburgh. Scottburgh has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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