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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zinkwazi this week:
The surf forecast for Zinkwazi over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zinkwazi in the next 12 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 5AM. 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 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 21st Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zinkwazi over the next 12 days.
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 9 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 29 | 25 | 43 | 219 | 166 | 118 | 182 | 211 | 141 | 1988 | 1492 | 940 | 499 | 384 | 277 | 202 | 138 | 97 | 58 | 33 | 108 | 96 | 149 | 167 | 184 | 106 | 104 | 76 | 90 | 84 | 85 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:57PM 1.42 | 2:14AM 1.59 | 2:24PM 1.55 | 2:39AM 1.72 | 2:50PM 1.66 | 3:03AM 1.82 | 3:15PM 1.74 | 3:27AM 1.89 | 3:40PM 1.80 | 3:51AM 1.92 | 4:05PM 1.82 | 4:17AM 1.92 | 4:31PM 1.80 | 4:43AM 1.88 | 4:58PM 1.76 | 5:10AM 1.80 | 5:28PM 1.67 | 5:41AM 1.70 | 6:01PM 1.56 | 6:17AM 1.57 | 6:44PM 1.43 | 7:04AM 1.41 | 7:50PM 1.30 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:58PM 0.45 | 8:23AM 0.42 | 8:24PM 0.33 | 8:47AM 0.29 | 8:49PM 0.23 | 9:11AM 0.19 | 9:15PM 0.15 | 9:35AM 0.12 | 9:40PM 0.11 | 10:00AM 0.08 | 10:06PM 0.09 | 10:26AM 0.08 | 10:33PM 0.12 | 10:53AM 0.11 | 11:01PM 0.17 | 11:22AM 0.18 | 11:31PM 0.26 | 11:55AM 0.29 | 12:06AM 0.39 | 12:34PM 0.42 | 12:51AM 0.54 | 1:29PM 0.56 | 2:04AM 0.70 | |||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 24 | 28 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the N by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Zinkwazi Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zinkwazi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Zinkwazi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zinkwazi 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 (Zinkwazi) 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 Zinkwazi 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.
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