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Mapelane Surf Forecast
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Mapelane surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 15 Mar 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 Saturday (Mar 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mapelane in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 15th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 16th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 15th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mapelane over the next 12 days.
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 1132 | 1231 | 1439 | 1540 | 1504 | 1276 | 1037 | 1128 | 1087 | 1165 | 1313 | 1096 | 1069 | 902 | 696 | 563 | 587 | 470 | 529 | 397 | 524 | 650 | 551 | 562 | 614 | 306 | 357 | 282 | 225 | 162 | 164 | 210 | 256 | 461 | 426 | 1009 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:36PM 2.00 | 4:49AM 2.07 | 4:58PM 1.98 | 5:12AM 2.03 | 5:21PM 1.93 | 5:34AM 1.95 | 5:43PM 1.84 | 5:56AM 1.84 | 6:06PM 1.72 | 6:19AM 1.70 | 6:29PM 1.57 | 6:44AM 1.54 | 6:57PM 1.40 | 7:17AM 1.37 | 7:38PM 1.21 | 8:34AM 1.18 | 11:46PM 1.12 | 12:43PM 1.24 | 1:25AM 1.35 | 1:40PM 1.46 | 2:04AM 1.61 | 2:18PM 1.68 | 2:37AM 1.86 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:32AM 0.06 | 10:39PM 0.01 | 10:55AM 0.06 | 11:02PM 0.03 | 11:18AM 0.09 | 11:25PM 0.10 | 11:40AM 0.17 | 11:48PM 0.20 | 12:03PM 0.27 | 12:11AM 0.32 | 12:28PM 0.41 | 12:35AM 0.47 | 12:56PM 0.57 | 1:04AM 0.65 | 1:37PM 0.76 | 1:55AM 0.84 | 4:05PM 0.91 | 6:08AM 0.90 | 7:06PM 0.75 | 7:31AM 0.68 | 7:49PM 0.53 | 8:11AM 0.44 | 8:23PM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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