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Umdloti surf Forecast / KZN North / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 25 Apr 2024 SAST
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Umdloti surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Umdloti sea temperature is 23.3°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.5 °C max: 25.6 °C min: 23.1 °C)
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Umdloti surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Umdloti sea temperature is 23.3°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.5 °C max: 25.6 °C min: 23.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Umdloti this week:

The surf forecast for Umdloti over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Umdloti in the next 12 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 25th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 30th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 30th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Umdloti over the next 12 days.

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Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
1.1
S
1.3
SSE
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.6
SSW
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
0.8
S
1.6
S
1.8
S
1.7
S
1.7
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.7
NE
1.6
ENE
2.5
ENE
2
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.8
E
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)13131212678816667782018171614131212121211677888111110816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)50640828520286154195165201167203191229244520168818361384119699178748867847236919822270347613510361585574206
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
ESE
10
N
25
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
10
N
10
S
5
N
15
SW
20
SSW
20
S
10
SW
5
ESE
20
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
15
N
20
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
10
SSW
10
WNW
15
NE
5
SE
30
SW
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:31PM
1.75
4:42AM
1.82
4:58PM
1.70
5:10AM
1.75
5:27PM
1.62
5:40AM
1.65
6:01PM
1.51
6:16AM
1.52
6:45PM
1.39
7:04AM
1.37
7:51PM
1.27
8:24AM
1.23
9:54PM
1.22
10:41AM
1.19
11:48PM
1.35
12:17PM
1.31
12:52AM
1.55
1:15PM
1.46
1:39AM
1.74
2:00PM
1.61
2:19AM
1.88
2:40PM
1.73
2:57AM
1.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:31PM
0.12
10:52AM
0.11
11:00PM
0.17
11:21AM
0.18
11:30PM
0.26
11:54AM
0.28
12:05AM
0.38
12:34PM
0.41
12:51AM
0.53
1:29PM
0.55
2:04AM
0.68
3:01PM
0.65
4:18AM
0.73
5:03PM
0.62
6:09AM
0.60
6:23PM
0.48
7:11AM
0.42
7:16PM
0.32
7:55AM
0.25
8:00PM
0.18
8:35AM
0.11
8:39PM
0.07
9:11AM
0.02
Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28
Sunset5:24--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:17--5:16--5:15--
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Rain (mm)
--1-31-------------2251-------------
Temp. °C232223232121222122232023262327262222222020192023242023262226282126272222
Feels °C (?)222220192020212018171721232126262218181820191820201821242124251925272219

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the Umdloti Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Umdloti provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Umdloti can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Umdloti 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 (Umdloti) 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 Umdloti 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 Umdloti, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, consider staying in Umhlanga which is 4 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 Mount Edgecombe which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Ballitoville and Glenwood.

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