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Blythedale Surf Forecast
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Blythedale surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 29 Mar 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blythedale this week:
The surf forecast for Blythedale over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blythedale in the next 12 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 30th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blythedale over the next 12 days.
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 137 | 45 | 58 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 26 | 16 | 42 | 102 | 198 | 400 | 167 | 218 | 312 | 788 | 1127 | 862 | 522 | 299 | 261 | 316 | 210 | 118 | 347 | 653 | 659 | 350 | 617 | 421 | 300 | 284 | 63 | 101 | 92 | 31 |
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- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:55PM 1.98 | 4:14AM 2.18 | 4:28PM 2.00 | 4:47AM 2.16 | 5:02PM 1.96 | 5:20AM 2.05 | 5:35PM 1.86 | 5:54AM 1.88 | 6:09PM 1.70 | 6:28AM 1.66 | 6:47PM 1.51 | 7:05AM 1.42 | 7:34PM 1.29 | 8:00AM 1.19 | 9:36PM 1.12 | 11:22AM 1.08 | 12:48AM 1.22 | 1:12PM 1.23 | 1:42AM 1.40 | 1:55PM 1.39 | 2:15AM 1.57 | 2:26PM 1.53 | 2:42AM 1.70 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:51AM -0.08 | 9:58PM -0.15 | 10:24AM -0.12 | 10:31PM -0.16 | 10:57AM -0.09 | 11:05PM -0.10 | 11:30AM 0.00 | 11:40PM 0.04 | 12:03PM 0.15 | 12:15AM 0.23 | 12:38PM 0.34 | 12:54AM 0.45 | 1:19PM 0.55 | 1:45AM 0.69 | 2:30PM 0.75 | 4:20AM 0.86 | 6:00PM 0.78 | 7:14AM 0.74 | 7:22PM 0.61 | 7:57AM 0.57 | 8:00PM 0.45 | 8:26AM 0.42 | 8:28PM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 8 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Blythedale Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Blythedale provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Blythedale can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blythedale 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 (Blythedale) 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 Blythedale 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.
Blythedale is 7 km (4 miles) from Stanger. If you plan a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Stanger. Stanger has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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