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Zinkwazi surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 11 Mar 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
26.0° 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 Wednesday (Mar 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 11th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 11th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 18th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
0.7
S
0.6
SSE
0.6
S
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
1.5
E
0.6
NNE
0.2
SSE
0.2
S
0.3
S
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
2.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)99989151414131313121264111413887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3012952953133072461521361399681474614411111631171180498
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
15
ESE
10
W
15
ESE
25
ENE
10
NNW
25
ENE
40
ENE
20
NNE
25
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
ENE
35
ENE
15
NNE
15
E
25
ENE
10
WSW
20
SSW
10
E
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		onoffcross-
on		oncross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossoncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:24PM
1.16
7:50AM
1.13
11:36PM
1.00
12:55PM
1.11
1:45AM
1.19
1:49PM
1.30
2:14AM
1.40
2:20PM
1.48
2:40AM
1.60
2:48PM
1.66
3:06AM
1.80
3:15PM
1.80
3:33AM
1.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:29PM
0.71
1:34AM
0.79
2:52PM
0.88
6:01AM
0.93
7:27PM
0.78
7:44AM
0.75
8:01PM
0.59
8:15AM
0.56
8:27PM
0.40
8:43AM
0.37
8:53PM
0.22
9:11AM
0.20
9:19PM
0.07
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:54--
Sunset-6:15--6:15--6:14--6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08-
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clear
clear
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232423232424272625282926292725272725252625
Feels °C (?)232224232224252223262925272325272727262827
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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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