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Sunrise surf Forecast / KZN North / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 13 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 23.8°C (Statistics for 13 May 1981-2005 - mean: 23.9 °C max: 24.9 °C min: 23.0 °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 23.8°C (Statistics for 13 May 1981-2005 - mean: 23.9 °C max: 24.9 °C min: 23.0 °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 Monday (May 13) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunrise in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 13s period and expected on Saturday (May 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 13th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 18th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 18th May)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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

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Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
1
S
1.2
S
1
S
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
1
E
1
E
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.1
S
0.6
E
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.6
NE
1.1
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
NE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.9
S
1
S
1.5
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.3
S
1.2
S
Period(s) (?)16161412677779998868161412116777776667888867
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2424825492802632991861541081541531291209492511630804409295193107241375966831191827108116300101139128
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
10
ENE
5
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
10
SSW
10
W
5
ESE
5
ENE
5
N
20
S
25
SSW
15
WSW
10
S
10
SSE
10
WNW
15
NE
25
NE
15
N
20
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
10
N
10
S
5
S
5
WNW
20
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:03PM
1.36
7:12AM
1.28
8:09PM
1.24
8:22AM
1.15
9:59PM
1.19
10:29AM
1.11
11:42PM
1.26
12:04PM
1.18
12:39AM
1.37
12:57PM
1.29
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:42PM
0.46
1:08AM
0.63
1:33PM
0.60
2:17AM
0.77
2:54PM
0.70
4:20AM
0.82
4:47PM
0.71
6:04AM
0.74
6:06PM
0.64
6:57AM
0.61
6:56PM
0.54
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
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-5:10--5:10--5:09--5:08--5:08--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:06--5:06-
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Rain (mm)
326---------------------------------
Temp. °C192121232421252621232220242322222320222321252923252722232621222320222321
Feels °C (?)222222212019242720252322212121222321212120232721232420212320222422212018

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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