Amanzimtoti
Durban South Africa, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1m
- Period
- 11s
- Wind
- 24 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · High in 41m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Amanzimtoti is a reef break over mixed in Durban South Africa, South Africa. It's at its best on 0.3–0.8999999999999999m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the W / NW / N. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SE, S, SW
- Best wind direction
- W, NW, N
- Ideal wave size
- 0.3m – 0.8999999999999999m
Amanzimtoti surf FAQ
Is Amanzimtoti good for beginners?+
Amanzimtoti is a reef break over mixed, usually breaking in the 0.3–0.8999999999999999m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Amanzimtoti?+
Different days call for different boards. Amanzimtoti favours small, mellow waves, so a longboard, foamie or SUP tends to catch the most. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Amanzimtoti?+
Look for 0.3–0.8999999999999999m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the W / NW / N. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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