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Sunrise surf Forecast / KZN North / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 18 May 2024 SAST
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Sunrise surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sunrise sea temperature is 23.5°C (Statistics for 18 May 1981-2005 - mean: 23.7 °C max: 24.7 °C min: 22.9 °C)
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Sunrise surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sunrise sea temperature is 23.5°C (Statistics for 18 May 1981-2005 - mean: 23.7 °C max: 24.7 °C min: 22.9 °C)


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 Sunday (May 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 22) 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 2.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 19th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 19th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 22nd May)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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

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Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
2
NE
0.9
S
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.3
NE
1.5
E
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
E
1
E
1.6
S
1.2
S
0.8
E
1.1
SSE
0.9
E
1.1
ENE
0.7
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
2
S
2.5
S
2.4
S
2.1
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)1211117117777889999896897988899191919191514141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)61741628234719119823624243244561637256252043630916521519099121117180681209510628344642414930841178825553423398
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
15
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
5
S
5
SSE
5
N
15
NE
25
NE
5
NNW
30
SSW
40
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
S
5
W
10
E
10
ENE
5
WNW
40
SSW
35
SSW
10
SSE
15
NNE
35
NE
20
N
15
NE
20
NE
10
N
15
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossglassoncross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:19AM
1.49
1:36PM
1.40
1:52AM
1.60
2:10PM
1.50
2:22AM
1.68
2:41PM
1.59
2:53AM
1.75
3:12PM
1.65
3:23AM
1.79
3:43PM
1.68
3:55AM
1.80
4:15PM
1.69
4:27AM
1.78
4:49PM
1.67
5:02AM
1.73
5:27PM
1.63
5:40AM
1.65
6:10PM
1.56
6:24AM
1.55
7:01PM
1.49
7:16AM
1.44
8:06PM
1.43
8:26AM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:34AM
0.49
7:33PM
0.44
8:05AM
0.37
8:07PM
0.35
8:35AM
0.27
8:39PM
0.27
9:05AM
0.20
9:11PM
0.22
9:35AM
0.15
9:43PM
0.19
10:07AM
0.14
10:16PM
0.19
10:40AM
0.15
10:51PM
0.23
11:16AM
0.19
11:29PM
0.30
11:55AM
0.26
12:13AM
0.39
12:41PM
0.35
1:07AM
0.50
1:36PM
0.44
2:18AM
0.60
2:46PM
0.51
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Sunrise-6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41-
Sunset--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:06--5:06--5:05--5:05--5:05--5:04--5:04--5:04
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Rain (mm)
------------------1-------43--------
Temp. °C202223212528232427212122212225212323212120202121192218171720172024212224
Feels °C (?)212121212425222124192123232121202018182019202120191512131415121720192021

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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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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