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Zanzibar surfForecast / Caribbean / Montserrat
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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
27.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zanzibar this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Zanzibar in the next 16 days are 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 5th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zanzibar over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 12 | N 12 | NE 14 | |
38 | 38 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-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 | |
High Tide | 3:57AM0.29m | 4:29AM0.29m | 4:54AM0.29m | 2:44AM0.29m | 2:30AM0.28m | 2:21AM0.28m | 1:50AM0.27m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:57PM0.03m | 2:42PM0.06m | 3:27PM0.08m | 4:10PM0.11m | 4:51PM0.14m | 5:29PM0.17m | 7:38AM0.19m | ||||||||||||||
— | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | |
6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | 6:30 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 7 | NE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | NE 14 |
38 | 38 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | ESE 8 | N 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | N 8 | N 7 | SE 10 | N 7 | N 7 | E 9 | N 11 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | E 13 | N 11 | N 7 | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | SE 12 | N 7 | ESE 11 | N 7 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ENE 10 | N 14 | SE 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 |
1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 4 | E 7 | E 6 | E 4 | E 7 | E 5 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
73 | 40 | 53 | 52 | 31 | 36 | 51 | 30 | 47 | 24 | 26 | 52 | 56 | 98 | 89 | 80 | 98 | 135 | 152 | 126 | 108 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 438 | 146 | 146 | 146 | 146 | 146 | 81 | 7 | 146 | 95 | 322 | 501 | 514 | 851 | 635 | 803 | 419 | 851 | 466 | 419 |
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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.












