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Mapelane Surf Forecast
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Mapelane surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mapelane this week:
The surf forecast for Mapelane over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mapelane in the next 12 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 16th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 17th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 17th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mapelane over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 542 | 472 | 519 | 1927 | 2471 | 1870 | 1174 | 1622 | 980 | 444 | 800 | 785 | 871 | 875 | 778 | 743 | 627 | 821 | 550 | 469 | 353 | 251 | 350 | 387 | 351 | 3331 | 3331 | 2032 | 1363 | 721 | 799 | 636 | 431 | 334 | 313 | 250 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:19PM 1.80 | 5:30AM 1.81 | 5:45PM 1.69 | 5:57AM 1.68 | 6:14PM 1.56 | 6:28AM 1.54 | 6:52PM 1.41 | 7:12AM 1.38 | 7:58PM 1.27 | 8:46AM 1.24 | 10:40PM 1.24 | 11:33AM 1.27 | 12:25AM 1.42 | 12:50PM 1.44 | 1:17AM 1.66 | 1:37PM 1.63 | 1:58AM 1.88 | 2:17PM 1.81 | 2:35AM 2.06 | 2:54PM 1.94 | 3:12AM 2.18 | 3:30PM 2.03 | 3:48AM 2.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:14AM 0.18 | 11:23PM 0.24 | 11:40AM 0.27 | 11:49PM 0.36 | 12:09PM 0.40 | 12:19AM 0.50 | 12:44PM 0.55 | 12:59AM 0.66 | 1:38PM 0.71 | 2:17AM 0.82 | 3:38PM 0.81 | 5:07AM 0.83 | 5:52PM 0.71 | 6:41AM 0.65 | 6:55PM 0.53 | 7:31AM 0.43 | 7:39PM 0.33 | 8:11AM 0.23 | 8:18PM 0.15 | 8:48AM 0.07 | 8:56PM 0.01 | 9:24AM -0.03 | 9:33PM -0.07 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 3 | 15 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Mapelane Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mapelane provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mapelane can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mapelane 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 (Mapelane) 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 Mapelane 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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