Zanzibar surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NE swell with 51 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zanzibar this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Zanzibar in the next 16 days are 0.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. 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 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zanzibar over the next 16 days.
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