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Umhlanga Surf Forecast
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Umhlanga surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 07 Feb 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Umhlanga this week:
The surf forecast for Umhlanga over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Umhlanga in the next 12 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 7th Feb) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 12th Feb) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 13th Feb) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Umhlanga over the next 12 days.
Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 191 | 208 | 311 | 277 | 327 | 172 | 263 | 312 | 92 | 168 | 257 | 175 | 121 | 161 | 213 | 357 | 471 | 549 | 492 | 601 | 779 | 757 | 694 | 653 | 423 | 339 | 265 | 128 | 445 | 243 | 404 | 395 | 421 | 362 | 347 | 429 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:21AM 1.21 | 12:41AM 1.14 | 1:23PM 1.28 | 2:05AM 1.31 | 2:24PM 1.43 | 2:52AM 1.48 | 3:05PM 1.57 | 3:28AM 1.64 | 3:38PM 1.68 | 3:59AM 1.75 | 4:07PM 1.76 | 4:28AM 1.84 | 4:35PM 1.80 | 4:55AM 1.88 | 5:00PM 1.81 | 5:20AM 1.88 | 5:25PM 1.78 | 5:44AM 1.84 | 5:49PM 1.72 | 6:07AM 1.76 | 6:12PM 1.63 | 6:30AM 1.66 | 6:36PM 1.52 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:08PM 0.72 | 6:51AM 0.69 | 7:50PM 0.58 | 8:11AM 0.55 | 8:39PM 0.42 | 8:57AM 0.40 | 9:15PM 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 0.12 | 11:05PM 0.01 | 11:23AM 0.13 | 11:30PM 0.05 | 11:48AM 0.17 | 11:54PM 0.11 | 12:13PM 0.25 | 12:18AM 0.21 | 12:37PM 0.34 | 12:42AM 0.33 | |||||||||||||
Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:28 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 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) | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Umhlanga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Umhlanga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Umhlanga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Umhlanga 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 (Umhlanga) 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 Umhlanga 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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