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Salmon Bay surf Forecast / KZN North / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 19 May 2024 SAST
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Salmon Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Salmon Bay sea temperature is 24.1°C (Statistics for 19 May 1981-2005 - mean: 23.7 °C max: 24.7 °C min: 22.9 °C)
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Salmon Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Salmon Bay sea temperature is 24.1°C (Statistics for 19 May 1981-2005 - mean: 23.7 °C max: 24.7 °C min: 22.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salmon Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Salmon Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salmon Bay in the next 12 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 19th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd May)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 26th May)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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

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Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
S
2.1
NE
0.9
S
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.5
NE
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
2
ENE
2.2
NE
1.2
ENE
1.1
E
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
0.5
SSW
1.5
S
1.5
S
1
S
2.5
SSW
3
S
4
S
4
S
3.5
S
3
S
2.3
S
2.1
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1
S
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)1171177778899978896881516141311201818181616151514131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)28239819119222924243268931028342633737253020219919025316812312048933501547645710203927571564182260920431392861591309184
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
15
N
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
SW
5
SE
10
N
20
NE
20
NE
5
NNW
35
SSW
30
SSW
15
SW
5
ESE
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
WSW
5
SE
15
S
10
W
10
SE
10
E
10
NNW
15
NE
20
NE
10
NW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncrossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:29PM
1.42
9:56AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:49AM
0.63
Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
31
Sunrise--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41
Sunset5:07--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)
----------------31------------------
Temp. °C242126282324272122242122272222232121212123242122222122222022262123232222
Feels °C (?)232124262221241922242420232117191822192123232323232122212021232019202021

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

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the Salmon Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Salmon Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Salmon Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salmon Bay 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 (Salmon Bay) 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 Salmon Bay 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 Salmon Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, consider staying in Ballitoville which is 9 km (6 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 14 km (9 miles) away, Mount Edgecombe, Kwamashu and Glenwood.

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