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Umzumbe surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 SAST
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Umzumbe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Umzumbe sea temperature is 23.6°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.2 °C max: 25.3 °C min: 22.8 °C)
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Umzumbe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Umzumbe sea temperature is 23.6°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.2 °C max: 25.3 °C min: 22.8 °C)


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 Thursday (Apr 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Umzumbe in the next 12 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 25th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 30th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 30th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSE
1.3
S
1.4
SSE
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.3
S
2
S
2.1
S
2
S
2
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
1.6
SW
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.7
SSW
0.5
SW
1.2
SW
Period(s) (?)1313121211688181615141514141918161514131213121111111113136121110914
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)9898115191036213134217270703573372330539508400125525672373175715761121748101273543136919979170206203136868337589
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
15
S
15
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
10
S
5
SSW
10
ENE
15
NNE
35
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
20
N
15
NW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
WNW
15
NE
5
E
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
5
SSE
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
N
25
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
NE
20
NNE
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
onoffcross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
1.64
4:43AM
1.73
4:59PM
1.60
5:10AM
1.66
5:29PM
1.52
5:41AM
1.56
6:03PM
1.42
6:18AM
1.44
6:47PM
1.31
7:06AM
1.30
7:56PM
1.19
8:28AM
1.16
9:59PM
1.16
10:44AM
1.14
11:49PM
1.29
12:18PM
1.25
12:52AM
1.48
1:16PM
1.39
1:39AM
1.66
2:01PM
1.52
2:20AM
1.80
2:41PM
1.63
2:58AM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:26AM
0.08
10:32PM
0.12
10:53AM
0.11
11:00PM
0.17
11:22AM
0.18
11:30PM
0.26
11:56AM
0.27
12:06AM
0.37
12:36PM
0.39
12:52AM
0.51
1:32PM
0.52
2:08AM
0.65
3:06PM
0.61
4:23AM
0.69
5:05PM
0.58
6:11AM
0.56
6:23PM
0.45
7:12AM
0.38
7:16PM
0.30
7:57AM
0.22
8:00PM
0.17
8:36AM
0.09
8:40PM
0.07
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--
Sunset-5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:16--5:16-
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Rain (mm)
-----4-----------------2------------
Temp. °C232322222221212221212221222425242421242421232322232221232421232421232421
Feels °C (?)212223181819212120161617182124232222232423242224252222212220222321222322

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

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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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