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Zinkwazi surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 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
24.7° C
 (Which is 1.2°C colder than average 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 Wednesday (Jan 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 21st Jan)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 24th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 24th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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 Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
1.7
S
1.2
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.8
S
0.5
ESE
0.5
S
0.5
S
1.8
S
1
S
1.3
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)97799139148171515141313131212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)99258151208101934010340855375610708775033453451991067345123
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
25
S
10
SE
25
ENE
25
NNE
20
NE
25
ENE
40
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSE
5
W
20
E
20
E
0
W
20
E
40
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
45
ENE
25
NNE
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		crossglassononglassoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:55PM
1.85
5:19AM
1.88
5:25PM
1.85
5:49AM
1.89
5:55PM
1.81
6:20AM
1.87
6:27PM
1.73
6:54AM
1.80
7:02PM
1.62
7:33AM
1.69
7:43PM
1.47
8:21AM
1.54
8:39PM
1.31
9:35AM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:04PM
0.04
11:21AM
0.16
11:33PM
0.04
11:53AM
0.18
12:04AM
0.07
12:26PM
0.23
12:36AM
0.14
1:03PM
0.32
1:12AM
0.26
1:46PM
0.44
1:54AM
0.40
2:41PM
0.58
2:54AM
0.56
Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise--5:13--5:13--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18
Sunset6:55--6:55--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:53--6:53--
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-3--------2--1--1----
Temp. °C242222232228292424242425252527272531312726
Feels °C (?)211921211927272521222524242828262530282627
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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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