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Sunrise surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 05 Feb 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunrise this week:
The surf forecast for Sunrise over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunrise in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 09) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Feb) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 7th Feb) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 12th Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunrise over the next 12 days.
Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Mon 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 7 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 194 | 84 | 110 | 333 | 177 | 228 | 279 | 280 | 270 | 217 | 105 | 297 | 112 | 82 | 138 | 164 | 204 | 319 | 368 | 468 | 1028 | 521 | 631 | 691 | 503 | 653 | 522 | 569 | 271 | 521 | 191 | 177 | 196 | 160 | 312 | 326 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:23PM 1.30 | 9:12AM 1.34 | 9:55PM 1.14 | 11:21AM 1.22 | 12:41AM 1.16 | 1:23PM 1.30 | 2:05AM 1.32 | 2:24PM 1.44 | 2:52AM 1.50 | 3:05PM 1.58 | 3:28AM 1.65 | 3:38PM 1.70 | 4:00AM 1.77 | 4:08PM 1.78 | 4:28AM 1.86 | 4:35PM 1.82 | 4:55AM 1.90 | 5:01PM 1.83 | 5:20AM 1.90 | 5:25PM 1.80 | 5:44AM 1.86 | 5:49PM 1.74 | 6:08AM 1.78 | 6:13PM 1.65 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:35AM 0.55 | 3:40PM 0.70 | 4:13AM 0.72 | 6:08PM 0.73 | 6:51AM 0.70 | 7:50PM 0.59 | 8:12AM 0.55 | 8:40PM 0.42 | 8:57AM 0.40 | 9:16PM 0.27 | 9:32AM 0.28 | 9:46PM 0.15 | 10:03AM 0.19 | 10:14PM 0.06 | 10:31AM 0.13 | 10:40PM 0.02 | 10:58AM 0.11 | 11:06PM 0.01 | 11:23AM 0.13 | 11:30PM 0.04 | 11:48AM 0.17 | 11:54PM 0.11 | 12:13PM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Mon 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 5 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 9 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sunrise Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sunrise provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunrise can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunrise 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 (Sunrise) 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 Sunrise 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 Sunrise, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, consider staying in Ballitoville which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around KwaZulu-Natal North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Umhlanga which is 20 km (12 miles) away, Mount Edgecombe, Kwamashu and Stanger.
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