Umzumbe surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 4,945 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Umzumbe this week:
The surf forecast for Umzumbe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Umzumbe in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Umzumbe over the next 16 days.
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