Zinkwazi surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 14 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
24.3° 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 Tuesday (Dec 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 16th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 18th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 21st Dec)5ft (1.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
0.5
S
0.2
S
0.3
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.1
S
1.8
S
1.4
SSE
0.6
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
SSE
0.8
S
1.3
S
Period(s) (?)68141614131313121477121211111111111019
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)483416431039053321343491861083413112893112471941301159
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
20
NNE
25
ENE
35
ENE
20
NNE
20
SSW
10
NE
5
N
15
SE
30
S
25
WSW
20
SSE
10
SSE
0
NW
15
E
25
ENE
15
NNE
15
ESE
20
E
15
NNE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassononcrossononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:36AM
1.26
12:59PM
1.44
1:29AM
1.35
1:44PM
1.51
2:10AM
1.44
2:22PM
1.58
2:46AM
1.52
2:57PM
1.64
3:19AM
1.59
3:29PM
1.70
3:51AM
1.65
4:01PM
1.73
4:23AM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:29PM
0.65
6:32AM
0.62
7:20PM
0.56
7:24AM
0.55
8:00PM
0.46
8:07AM
0.47
8:36PM
0.37
8:44AM
0.39
9:09PM
0.29
9:18AM
0.33
9:41PM
0.23
9:51AM
0.29
10:12PM
0.19
10:23AM
0.27
Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:50--4:50--4:50
Sunset6:47--6:49--6:49--6:50--6:50--6:51--6:51--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------3154-------2-
Temp. °C222229292726272726262121212122232223242224
Feels °C (?)192127262629302727251718202221212023242322
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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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