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Zinkwazi surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 06 Dec 2025 SAST
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Zinkwazi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zinkwazi sea temperature is
24.4° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zinkwazi this week:

The surf forecast for Zinkwazi over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zinkwazi in the next 12 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 6th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 6th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 6th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
1.5
S
0.9
S
0.7
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
ENE
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.4
SSW
0.4
S
0.3
S
0.4
SSW
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
1
SE
1.3
E
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
Period(s) (?)10666641313121110126666513131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)94194623649228512547371750120775771931211238554
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
5
S
15
NE
20
NNE
20
ESE
20
SSE
10
W
15
SSE
20
S
30
SSW
30
S
20
SSW
0
WSW
20
ENE
30
NE
35
NNE
35
NE
40
NE
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffcross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
1.89
4:57AM
1.83
5:13PM
1.80
5:41AM
1.77
5:54PM
1.69
6:27AM
1.67
6:37PM
1.55
7:17AM
1.56
7:24PM
1.41
8:15AM
1.45
8:24PM
1.28
9:27AM
1.37
9:46PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:19AM
0.08
10:43PM
0.06
11:02AM
0.15
11:24PM
0.12
11:46AM
0.27
12:05AM
0.21
12:32PM
0.40
12:50AM
0.33
1:23PM
0.55
1:39AM
0.46
2:25PM
0.67
2:39AM
0.57
3:45PM
0.74
3:56AM
0.65
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sunrise4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47--4:48--
Sunset-6:42--6:43--6:44--6:44--6:45--6:45--6:46-
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-111-------69231-----
Temp. °C232321212222272624242524232222232423333428
Feels °C (?)212121232221272628262627231922222120292923
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Information about the Zinkwazi Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Zinkwazi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Zinkwazi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zinkwazi 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 (Zinkwazi) 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 Zinkwazi 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.

Are you planning a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Zinkwazi, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, consider staying in Stanger which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Other places in and around KwaZulu-Natal North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Eshowe which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Ballitoville, eSikhawini and Empangeni.

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