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Zinkwazi surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 07 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
24.0° C
 (Which is 1.3°C colder than average 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 Thursday (Jan 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zinkwazi in the next 12 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 8th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 8th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 8th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
4
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
S
2
S
1.7
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
1.7
SSW
2.4
S
2.4
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.6
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)714141311118712121115141212221916151313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23316081158395203643753606594403191161249109441482521831065531
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
5
W
30
ENE
45
ENE
15
WSW
35
SW
40
SW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
10
W
25
E
20
ENE
10
NNW
25
E
30
ENE
5
NNW
20
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoncross-
on		cross-
off		ononcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:20PM
1.69
6:51AM
1.73
6:54PM
1.57
7:28AM
1.61
7:30PM
1.44
8:07AM
1.49
8:12PM
1.31
8:56AM
1.36
9:11PM
1.18
10:11AM
1.26
11:02PM
1.11
12:01PM
1.24
12:58AM
1.17
1:23PM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:29AM
0.18
12:55PM
0.39
1:04AM
0.30
1:34PM
0.51
1:41AM
0.43
2:17PM
0.62
2:23AM
0.58
3:14PM
0.73
3:23AM
0.71
4:46PM
0.78
5:06AM
0.78
6:38PM
0.74
6:54AM
0.73
Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise--5:01--5:03--5:03--5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07
Sunset6:57--6:57--6:57--6:57--6:57--6:57--6:57--
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-2-----121----------43
Temp. °C242327292625232222232326262426262526262524
Feels °C (?)202324252224181820222526252626252727272925
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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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