Zanzibar surfForecast / Caribbean / Montserrat

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 AST
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Zanzibar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zanzibar sea temperature is
27.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Zanzibar surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, N swell with 71 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zanzibar this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Zanzibar in the next 16 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 2nd Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zanzibar over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
12
0.5
N
12
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNW
12
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
27
71
39
35
50
62
57
33
24
40
35
36
22
21
20
12
11
10
10
10
Wind (km/h)
35
E
35
E
35
E
40
E
35
E
30
E
25
ESE
25
E
35
ESE
30
ESE
35
E
35
ESE
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:07AM0.30m
2:50AM0.30m
3:27AM0.30m
4:01AM0.30m
1:34AM0.29m
1:11AM0.29m
00:50AM0.28m
Low Tide
11:31AM-0.01m
12:10PM0.00m
12:50PM0.02m
1:28PM0.05m
2:03PM0.08m
2:35PM0.11m
3:02PM0.14m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:37
6:37
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:39
6:39
1
Temp °C
27
27
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
25
24
23
23
23
26
26
25
23
25
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
12
0.5
N
12
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNW
12
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
Energy kJ
15
27
71
39
35
50
62
57
33
17
40
35
36
22
21
20
11
9
8
10
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
11
0.3
N
9
0.1
N
15
0.3
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.3
S
5
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
N
9
0.2
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.2
S
5
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
8
Energy kJ
6
1
5
14
4
17
7
4
25
24
14
2
4
2
2
2
12
11
10
7
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
7
0.2
S
5
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
12
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
14
14
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
Energy kJ
270
279
283
311
323
258
311
326
351
399
389
311
354
291
298
265
329
396
432
398
373
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
419
506
444
419
419
419
177
4
419
553
506
419
419
419
419
419
419
466
419
562
521
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Montserrat
Rating
(10 max)
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
6
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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 16 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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