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Umzumbe surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 22 Dec 2024 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Umzumbe this week:
The surf forecast for Umzumbe over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Umzumbe in the next 12 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Dec 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Umzumbe over the next 12 days.
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 253 | 1084 | 1126 | 905 | 691 | 1090 | 1058 | 757 | 405 | 256 | 135 | 85 | 42 | 42 | 78 | 75 | 46 | 102 | 288 | 149 | 230 | 81 | 39 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 689 | 381 | 202 | 132 | 124 | 127 | 98 | 94 | 156 | 874 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:17PM 1.15 | 9:15AM 1.25 | 9:29PM 1.08 | 10:30AM 1.22 | 11:05PM 1.06 | 11:48AM 1.24 | 12:28AM 1.11 | 12:51PM 1.29 | 1:27AM 1.19 | 1:41PM 1.37 | 2:12AM 1.29 | 2:23PM 1.46 | 2:51AM 1.38 | 3:01PM 1.54 | 3:27AM 1.47 | 3:37PM 1.61 | 4:02AM 1.55 | 4:12PM 1.66 | 4:38AM 1.61 | 4:47PM 1.68 | 5:14AM 1.65 | 5:23PM 1.66 | 5:52AM 1.66 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:25PM 0.64 | 2:31AM 0.55 | 3:35PM 0.69 | 3:37AM 0.62 | 5:02PM 0.69 | 5:01AM 0.65 | 6:20PM 0.63 | 6:19AM 0.62 | 7:18PM 0.53 | 7:19AM 0.54 | 8:02PM 0.43 | 8:06AM 0.45 | 8:41PM 0.34 | 8:47AM 0.36 | 9:17PM 0.25 | 9:25AM 0.29 | 9:51PM 0.17 | 10:01AM 0.23 | 10:26PM 0.12 | 10:38AM 0.20 | 11:00PM 0.08 | 11:16AM 0.20 | 11:35PM 0.08 | 11:55AM 0.23 | ||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 |
| Sunset | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | 12 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NE by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Umzumbe Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Umzumbe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Umzumbe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Umzumbe 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 (Umzumbe) 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 Umzumbe 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.
Umzumbe is 22 km (14 miles) from Scottburgh. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Scottburgh. Scottburgh has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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