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Zanzibar surfForecast / Caribbean / Montserrat

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 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
28.8° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Nov 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zanzibar in the next 12 days are 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 20th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 20th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 20th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zanzibar over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
N
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.1
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.1
NE
0.5
NE
0.2
NNW
Period(s) (?)1313121312101211111188777148912109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1131061048075483633242212111783711126518
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:03PM
0.30
1:44PM
0.30
2:20PM
0.30
3:01PM
0.31
3:33PM
0.31
3:48PM
0.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:22PM
0.01
10:57PM
-0.00
11:36PM
-0.00
12:16AM
0.00
12:58AM
0.02
1:39AM
0.04
2:18AM
0.07
Wed
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Sunrise--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18
Sunset5:32--5:32--5:32--5:32--5:32--5:32--5:32--
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-2-1---1-------------
Temp. °C272727272626272626272726272626272627272727
Feels °C (?)272727282626282626282626272526272526262625
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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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