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Zinkwazi surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 12 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
24.6° 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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zinkwazi in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 16th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
3
SSW
2
S
1.8
S
1.7
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
SSE
1
ESE
1.3
S
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)2321181614131212111018988771091088
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9721822417210257302998261177533367278157279206214235341
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
40
ENE
25
NNE
10
SSW
10
SE
0
NE
5
SE
40
ENE
30
NNE
15
E
45
SSW
35
SW
35
SSW
30
S
25
SW
25
SSW
15
S
15
WSW
25
S
25
S
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
10:11AM
1.26
11:02PM
1.11
12:01PM
1.24
12:58AM
1.17
1:23PM
1.31
2:02AM
1.28
2:15PM
1.43
2:44AM
1.41
2:54PM
1.55
3:18AM
1.54
3:27PM
1.66
3:49AM
1.65
3:57PM
1.75
4:19AM
1.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:46PM
0.78
5:06AM
0.78
6:38PM
0.74
6:54AM
0.73
7:48PM
0.63
7:58AM
0.62
8:32PM
0.50
8:41AM
0.50
9:07PM
0.37
9:16AM
0.39
9:38PM
0.25
9:48AM
0.29
10:07PM
0.16
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise5:05--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09--5:11--
Sunset-6:57--6:57--6:57--6:57--6:57--6:57--6:55-
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-1-31-11---6--12----5
Temp. °C282727242625252826302723242323232423242423
Feels °C (?)252325282829282523312820201920202224232223
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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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