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Zinkwazi Surf Forecast
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Zinkwazi surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 17 Jul 2025 SAST
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 Friday (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 24th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zinkwazi over the next 12 days.
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 87 | 149 | 108 | 310 | 564 | 1021 | 599 | 408 | 311 | 359 | 339 | 146 | 108 | 176 | 171 | 143 | 76 | 384 | 406 | 344 | 983 | 1539 | 512 | 548 | 303 | 236 | 441 | 279 | 199 | 117 | 234 | 320 | 297 | 181 | 90 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:19PM 1.62 | 8:35AM 1.39 | 9:21PM 1.51 | 9:51AM 1.29 | 10:47PM 1.43 | 11:35AM 1.26 | 12:24AM 1.43 | 1:10PM 1.34 | 1:41AM 1.51 | 2:16PM 1.48 | 2:38AM 1.62 | 3:07PM 1.63 | 3:23AM 1.72 | 3:49PM 1.75 | 4:02AM 1.78 | 4:27PM 1.83 | 4:37AM 1.82 | 5:02PM 1.87 | 5:10AM 1.81 | 5:35PM 1.87 | 5:40AM 1.77 | 6:05PM 1.82 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:52PM 0.34 | 2:36AM 0.51 | 2:46PM 0.46 | 3:46AM 0.60 | 4:02PM 0.57 | 5:19AM 0.63 | 5:42PM 0.61 | 6:52AM 0.57 | 7:14PM 0.53 | 8:01AM 0.44 | 8:20PM 0.42 | 8:52AM 0.31 | 9:10PM 0.30 | 9:34AM 0.19 | 9:52PM 0.22 | 10:11AM 0.11 | 10:30PM 0.18 | 10:45AM 0.06 | 11:05PM 0.18 | 11:17AM 0.06 | 11:38PM 0.21 | 11:48AM 0.10 | 12:09AM 0.27 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, near gales from the SSW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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