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Zinkwazi surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 02 Sep 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
20.7° 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 Wednesday (Sep 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 3rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 6th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Tue
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSE
1.3
NE
1.1
S
1.9
S
1.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
1.2
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)7647718161312111113131314131214141514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)11817156446357244245309151172582888890793472326255542581458182
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
10
N
40
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
SE
15
E
5
N
10
SE
15
S
10
W
25
E
25
ENE
20
NNE
10
SE
25
SSW
25
SW
35
SSW
25
S
10
SW
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		crossoffononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:59AM
1.20
1:43PM
1.24
1:51AM
1.38
2:17PM
1.45
2:25AM
1.57
2:47PM
1.66
2:56AM
1.74
3:16PM
1.85
3:26AM
1.87
3:46PM
2.01
3:57AM
1.96
4:16PM
2.11
4:27AM
2.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:25PM
0.85
7:27AM
0.70
7:40PM
0.68
8:04AM
0.51
8:18PM
0.48
8:34AM
0.32
8:50PM
0.30
9:03AM
0.15
9:21PM
0.14
9:31AM
0.01
9:52PM
0.02
10:01AM
-0.09
10:23PM
-0.05
10:32AM
-0.13
Tue
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:00
Sunset5:38--5:39--5:39--5:40--5:40--5:42--5:42--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212120202020202019202021212128232120201919
Feels °C (?)192017151819182019192019192127221815161717
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for KZN North

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Zinkwazi (moderate winds from the NNE at Durban Shaka Airport 56 km from Zinkwazi). 0.9m 7s swell from the SSE with a 0.7m 12s groundswell from the S. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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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