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Zinkwazi Surf Forecast
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Zinkwazi surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 28 Dec 2025 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Monday (Dec 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zinkwazi in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 29th Dec) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 3rd Jan) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 2nd Jan) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zinkwazi over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 87 | 103 | 125 | 180 | 151 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 881 | 435 | 573 | 560 | 412 | 243 | 217 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:45PM 1.28 | 10:42AM 1.47 | 11:23PM 1.27 | 12:08PM 1.51 | 12:49AM 1.36 | 1:20PM 1.60 | 1:54AM 1.49 | 2:18PM 1.70 | 2:47AM 1.64 | 3:07PM 1.79 | 3:34AM 1.76 | 3:51PM 1.85 | 4:17AM 1.85 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:43PM 0.62 | 3:56AM 0.56 | 5:13PM 0.61 | 5:27AM 0.56 | 6:37PM 0.52 | 6:49AM 0.48 | 7:42PM 0.40 | 7:55AM 0.37 | 8:35PM 0.27 | 8:50AM 0.25 | 9:20PM 0.16 | 9:37AM 0.16 | 10:02PM 0.07 | 10:21AM 0.12 | |||||||||
Sun 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | ||
| Sunset | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | - | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 6 | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | ||
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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.
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