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Zanzibar surfForecast / Caribbean / Montserrat
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 ASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
26.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zanzibar this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Zanzibar in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 2PM. 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 9s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 1st Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zanzibar over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 228 | 536 | 577 | 1047 | 905 | 582 | 496 | 338 | 469 | 527 | 360 | 246 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | 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 / height (m) | 3:58PM 0.27 | 3:52AM 0.26 | 5:01PM 0.27 | 3:53AM 0.27 | 6:02PM 0.26 | 3:56AM 0.28 | 7:12PM 0.25 | 4:01AM 0.28 | 4:11AM 0.28 | 4:28AM 0.28 | 4:53AM 0.28 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:32AM 0.18 | 9:51PM 0.19 | 10:16AM 0.14 | 10:14PM 0.21 | 10:56AM 0.11 | 10:21PM 0.23 | 11:35AM 0.08 | 10:01PM 0.24 | 12:15PM 0.05 | 12:57PM 0.04 | 1:44PM 0.04 | ||||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
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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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