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Zanzibar surfForecast / Caribbean / Montserrat
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 AST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zanzibar this week:
The surf forecast for Zanzibar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zanzibar in the next 12 days are 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 19th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 19th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 18th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zanzibar over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 5 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 158 | 158 | 111 | 113 | 106 | 104 | 80 | 77 | 48 | 36 | 33 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 1 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:35PM 0.29 | 1:03PM 0.30 | 1:44PM 0.30 | 2:20PM 0.30 | 3:01PM 0.31 | 3:33PM 0.31 | |||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:51PM 0.04 | 10:22PM 0.01 | 10:57PM -0.00 | 11:36PM -0.00 | 12:16AM 0.00 | 12:58AM 0.02 | 1:39AM 0.04 | ||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | ||
| Sunset | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | ||
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Information about the Zanzibar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zanzibar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Zanzibar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zanzibar 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 (Zanzibar) 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 Zanzibar 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.
Nungwi Reefs is 49 km (30 miles) from the city of Pangani. If you plan a holiday in Zanzibar, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pangani. Pangani has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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