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KZN SOUTH COAST REGION 4

5-DAY WEATHER, MARINE & FISHING OUTLOOK

Coverage: Far South Coast — Ramsgate to Port Edward.

Representative forecast point: Port Edward (-31.05, 30.23); marine model point offshore near Port Edward (-31.04, 30.38).

Issued: Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 05:00 SAST.

Issue key: REGION4-THURSDAY-2026-09-10.

OVERALL OUTLOOK — THURSDAY TO MONDAY

Thursday: Best-looking marine window, with small east swell and very high solunar activity, but inspect the actual water first.

Friday: Reasonable early opportunity, followed by caution as wind direction changes and gusts increase.

Saturday: Moderate swell, possible showers and very high tidal range; use sheltered water and reassess locally.

Sunday: Increasing swell and gusts produce a cautionary outlook for exposed coast and small craft.

Monday: Large swell and very strong gusts return; exposed fishing and launching look poor to hazardous.

THURSDAY — 10 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & MARINE

• Temperature: 16.1–24.5°C
• Rain probability: 0%; precipitation approximately 0.0 mm
• Wind: north-east, up to 25 km/h; gusts up to 36 km/h
• Waves offshore: 1.46–1.98 m, mainly east (79–97°), 7.4–9.0 s
• Swell: 1.16–1.54 m, east (69–78°), 5.9–6.7 s

Fishing assessment: Good window with caution: small modelled swell, but inspect the actual water before fishing or launching.

SOLUNAR TIMES

• Activity rating: Very high
• Major periods: 10:22–12:22; 22:37–00:37
• Minor periods: 05:01–06:01; 16:43–17:43
• Sunrise / sunset: 06:04 / 17:48
• Moonrise / moonset: 05:31 / 17:14
• Moon illumination: 0.7% (waning crescent)

TIDES — PORT EDWARD

High 03:14 (1.9 m) · Low 09:15 (0.2 m) · High 15:33 (2.1 m) · Low 21:38 (0.2 m)
Tidal coefficient: 100 — very high

FISHING FOCUS

Best-looking marine day of the window. Shad, garrick and kingfish are logical targets around safe structure, current and bait.

FRIDAY — 11 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & MARINE

• Temperature: 18.5–21.2°C
• Rain probability: 24%; precipitation approximately 0.1 mm
• Wind: south-west late, up to 24 km/h; gusts up to 49 km/h
• Waves offshore: 1.50–1.96 m, shifting east to south (109–179°), 8.9–10.1 s
• Swell: 0.98–1.36 m, shifting east to south (74–193°), 5.9–13.1 s

Fishing assessment: Fair early, then caution: the late wind shift and gusts can change exposed-coast conditions.

SOLUNAR TIMES

• Activity rating: Very high
• Major periods: 11:09–13:09; 23:24–01:24
• Minor periods: 05:32–06:32; 17:47–18:47
• Sunrise / sunset: 06:02 / 17:49
• Moonrise / moonset: 06:01 / 18:17
• Moon illumination: 0.1% (waning crescent)

TIDES — PORT EDWARD

High 03:46 (2.0 m) · Low 09:47 (0.1 m) · High 16:04 (2.1 m) · Low 22:09 (0.1 m)
Tidal coefficient: 102 — very high

FISHING FOCUS

An early session may suit the smaller predicted swell. Keep watching the wind and target shad, garrick or kingfish only where wave behaviour is safe.

SATURDAY — 12 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & MARINE

• Temperature: 18.1–21.8°C
• Rain probability: 45%; precipitation approximately 3.6 mm
• Wind: north-east, up to 25 km/h; gusts up to 46 km/h
• Waves offshore: 1.66–1.86 m, south-east to south (127–167°), 7.6–10.2 s
• Swell: 1.10–1.56 m, mainly south (164–181°), 7.1–9.8 s

Fishing assessment: Caution: moderate swell, possible showers and a high tidal range; select sheltered water and reassess locally.

SOLUNAR TIMES

• Activity rating: Very high
• Major periods: 11:54–13:54; no second major period listed
• Minor periods: 06:01–07:01; 18:48–19:48
• Sunrise / sunset: 06:01 / 17:49
• Moonrise / moonset: 06:31 / 19:18
• Moon illumination: 2.1% (waning crescent)

TIDES — PORT EDWARD

High 04:17 (2.0 m) · Low 10:16 (0.1 m) · High 16:33 (2.1 m) · Low 22:37 (0.1 m)
Tidal coefficient: 99 — very high

FISHING FOCUS

A potentially productive tide and solunar period, but rain, sweep and shorebreak must be checked. Baitfish-related pelagics remain the regional focus.

SUNDAY — 13 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & MARINE

• Temperature: 19.0–23.1°C
• Rain probability: 40%; precipitation approximately 0.4 mm
• Wind: north-east, up to 30 km/h; gusts up to 54 km/h
• Waves offshore: 1.70–2.46 m, south-east to south (116–141°), 7.7–10.1 s
• Swell: 0.94–1.44 m, mainly south (163–182°), 7.9–12.7 s

Fishing assessment: Caution: wave height increases, gusts strengthen and showers remain possible. Exposed coast and small craft need a conservative decision.

SOLUNAR TIMES

• Activity rating: High
• Major periods: 00:09–02:09; 12:39–14:39
• Minor periods: 06:30–07:30; 19:49–20:49
• Sunrise / sunset: 06:00 / 17:50
• Moonrise / moonset: 04:45 / 20:19
• Moon illumination: 6.4% (waning crescent)

TIDES — PORT EDWARD

High 04:45 (2.0 m) · Low 10:44 (0.1 m) · High 17:00 (2.1 m) · Low 23:05 (0.2 m)
Tidal coefficient: 91 — very high

FISHING FOCUS

Early and midday activity windows are favourable on paper, but the increasing swell and wind take priority. Fish sheltered ground only after a beach-level check.

MONDAY — 14 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & MARINE

• Temperature: 19.1–23.5°C
• Rain probability: 32%; precipitation approximately 0.0 mm
• Wind: north-east, up to 39 km/h; gusts up to 73 km/h
• Waves offshore: 2.56–3.84 m, mainly east (72–111°), 7.9–8.9 s
• Swell: 1.32–2.20 m, direction variable (91–172°), 7.4–11.9 s

Fishing assessment: Poor to hazardous-looking on exposed coast: large swell and very strong gusts return. Avoid exposed ledges and reassess all launching plans.

SOLUNAR TIMES

• Activity rating: High
• Major periods: 00:55–02:55; 13:25–15:25
• Minor periods: 07:01–08:01; 20:50–21:50
• Sunrise / sunset: 05:59 / 17:50
• Moonrise / moonset: 05:12 / 20:31
• Moon illumination: 13.5% (waning crescent)

TIDES — PORT EDWARD

High 05:12 (1.9 m) · Low 11:11 (0.2 m) · High 17:27 (2.0 m) · Low 23:31 (0.3 m)
Tidal coefficient: 81 — high

FISHING FOCUS

The report closes with a clear deterioration in marine conditions. The attractive solunar periods do not offset the large swell and gust threat.

CURRENT PUBLIC FISHING OBSERVATIONS

• The latest detailed KingFisher KZN report located was dated 27 August. It said the South Coast remained productive when conditions lined up, with garrick a major attraction and kingfish and shad offering sport along beaches and rocky points; it also noted lingering Sardine Run effects on fish movements.
• A North Coast Courier public update reported a 54 kg kob and a late sardine revival before rough seas sent anglers ashore; it said pockets of sardines were spotted being harassed by predators off Margate.
• The Witness reported on 25 August that sardines were seen at Glenmore Beach and Margate Beach, followed by activity off Port Edward where two nets were pulled. It stressed that sardine activity is unpredictable along the coast.
• No same-morning public catch log for each Region 4 mark was verified. These observations are regional indicators, not guarantees for individual beaches or ledges.

SOURCE LIMITATIONS

Weather values are current Open-Meteo model guidance for Port Edward and marine values are current Open-Meteo Marine model guidance from an offshore point near Port Edward. Forecasts are model output, not observations; local conditions may differ and forecasts can change between runs.

Tide and solunar times are Port Edward predictions from Tides4Fishing. Sunrise, sunset and moon illumination were cross-checked against Timeanddate astronomy data. Tide heights are fishing references and are not suitable for navigation.

Public fishing information is observational and dated. Inspect the actual beach, ledge, river mouth or launch and check official warnings. Never let a favourable tide or solunar period override sea-state and access safety.

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Sources checked: Open-Meteo weather and marine models; Tides4Fishing Port Edward; Timeanddate Port Edward astronomy; The KingFisher KZN report, 27 August 2026; The Witness sardine report, 25 August 2026; North Coast Courier public fishing update.

ST LUCIA ESTUARY, ST LUCIA BEACH & MAPELANE COAST — 5-DAY WEATHER, MARINE & FISHING REPORT — 10–14 SEPTEMBER 2026

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ST LUCIA ESTUARY, ST LUCIA BEACH & MAPELANE COAST

5-DAY WEATHER, MARINE & FISHING REPORT

Coverage: St Lucia Estuary, St Lucia beach/open coast and Mapelane Coast.

Issue window: Thursday through Monday, 10–14 September 2026.

Representative model points: Weather grid near -28.3656, 32.3837; regional offshore marine grid near -28.5417, 32.4583.

WINDOW AT A GLANCE

Thursday–Friday: Wave energy is lower than earlier in the week, but gusts remain capable of making exposed beach and rock fishing unsafe. Friday is the new-moon day.

Saturday–Sunday: Moderate modelled seas with lighter wind on Saturday; Sunday has stronger gust potential and needs a local check.

Monday: Swell and gust potential build again. Sheltered water is the sensible focus; never treat a model as a safety clearance.

THURSDAY — 10 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & RAINFALL

• St Lucia Estuary: 17.3–25.6°C; clear.
• St Lucia Beach: 17.3–25.6°C; same nearby weather-model guidance.
• Mapelane Coast: 17.3–25.6°C; same nearby weather-model guidance.
• Rain: 0% max; 0.0 mm expected.
• Wind: 14.2–23.4 km/h; mainly northerly/variable (about 16° mean); gusts to 48.6 km/h.

MARINE CONDITIONS

• Waves: 1.56–1.88 m; 80–91°; 7.4–8.4 s.
• Swell: 1.28–1.46 m; 75–95°; 6.0–7.5 s.

Marine/fishing assessment: MARGINAL to FAIR in protected water — smaller than earlier in the week, but gusts and exposed-water chop remain a concern.

TIDES — ST LUCIA REFERENCE

3:17 am 1.51 m · 9:21 am −0.32 m · 3:39 pm 1.72 m · 9:45 pm −0.31 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

• Sunrise / sunset: 05:54 · 17:40
• Moonrise / moonset: 05:19 · 17:07
• Moon phase: Waning Crescent, 0.7%
• Solunar activity: Excellent
• Major periods: 10:12–12:12 and 22:28–00:28
• Minor periods: 04:49–05:49 and 16:36–17:36

FISHING FOCUS

Shad/elf remain the practical seasonal focus where conditions and regulations allow. Work moving water, bait and suitable structure for possible kob, garrick or stumpnose. These are planning targets, not verified catches for this issue window. Protected water is preferable on stronger-wind days; stop if surge, rips or shorebreak make access unsafe.

FRIDAY — 11 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & RAINFALL

• St Lucia Estuary: 16.8–24.7°C; mostly clear to partly cloudy.
• St Lucia Beach: 16.8–24.7°C; same nearby weather-model guidance.
• Mapelane Coast: 16.8–24.7°C; same nearby weather-model guidance.
• Rain: 14% max; 0.2 mm total (0.1 mm rain + 0.1 mm showers).
• Wind: 6.7–21.2 km/h; mainly southeast (about 156° mean); gusts to 43.9 km/h.

MARINE CONDITIONS

• Waves: 1.44–1.70 m; 86–160°; 8.0–9.3 s.
• Swell: 1.00–1.40 m; 84–90°; 7.0–7.2 s.

Marine/fishing assessment: FAIR in protected water — new-moon day, lower swell; daylight checks still required for rips, shorebreak and rock access.

TIDES — ST LUCIA REFERENCE

3:49 am 1.61 m · 9:52 am −0.42 m · 4:09 pm 1.80 m · 10:15 pm −0.36 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

• Sunrise / sunset: 05:53 · 17:41
• Moonrise / moonset: 05:52 · 18:08
• Moon phase: New Moon at 05:27; 0.1% illuminated
• Solunar activity: Excellent / astronomical signal
• Major periods: 10:56–12:56 and 23:21–01:21 (calculated)
• Minor periods: 05:21–06:21 and 17:38–18:38 (calculated)

FISHING FOCUS

Shad/elf remain the practical seasonal focus where conditions and regulations allow. Work moving water, bait and suitable structure for possible kob, garrick or stumpnose. These are planning targets, not verified catches for this issue window. Protected water is preferable on stronger-wind days; stop if surge, rips or shorebreak make access unsafe.

SATURDAY — 12 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & RAINFALL

• St Lucia Estuary: 18.4–24.1°C; mostly clear to partly cloudy.
• St Lucia Beach: 18.4–24.1°C; same nearby weather-model guidance.
• Mapelane Coast: 18.4–24.1°C; same nearby weather-model guidance.
• Rain: 8% max; 0.2 mm showers expected.
• Wind: 4.5–16.2 km/h; mainly southeast (about 134° mean); gusts to 33.5 km/h.

MARINE CONDITIONS

• Waves: 1.44–1.68 m; 141–159°; 8.6–9.5 s.
• Swell: 0.98–1.16 m; 90–187°; 7.1–9.6 s.

Marine/fishing assessment: FAIR — moderate wave heights and lighter wind modelled; local beach and estuary conditions can differ.

TIDES — ST LUCIA REFERENCE

4:19 am 1.64 m · 10:21 am −0.45 m · 4:38 pm 1.80 m · 10:44 pm −0.36 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

• Sunrise / sunset: 05:51 · 17:41
• Moonrise / moonset: 06:23 · 19:08
• Moon phase: Waxing Crescent, 2.1%
• Solunar activity: Average to good
• Major periods: 11:41–13:41 and 00:14–02:14 (calculated)
• Minor periods: 05:53–06:53 and 18:38–19:38 (calculated)

FISHING FOCUS

Shad/elf remain the practical seasonal focus where conditions and regulations allow. Work moving water, bait and suitable structure for possible kob, garrick or stumpnose. These are planning targets, not verified catches for this issue window. Protected water is preferable on stronger-wind days; stop if surge, rips or shorebreak make access unsafe.

SUNDAY — 13 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & RAINFALL

• St Lucia Estuary: 18.6–24.5°C; mostly clear to partly cloudy.
• St Lucia Beach: 18.6–24.5°C; same nearby weather-model guidance.
• Mapelane Coast: 18.6–24.5°C; same nearby weather-model guidance.
• Rain: 11% max; 0.7 mm showers expected.
• Wind: 8.8–25.2 km/h; mainly easterly (about 82° mean); gusts to 51.8 km/h.

MARINE CONDITIONS

• Waves: 1.50–1.78 m; 110–142°; 7.8–8.8 s.
• Swell: 0.88–1.18 m; 149–178°; 7.6–10.0 s.

Marine/fishing assessment: FAIR to MARGINAL — wave height moderate, but stronger gust potential may make exposed fishing uncomfortable or unsafe.

TIDES — ST LUCIA REFERENCE

4:47 am 1.62 m · 10:50 am −0.41 m · 5:05 pm 1.74 m · 11:12 pm −0.31 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

• Sunrise / sunset: 05:50 · 17:42
• Moonrise / moonset: 06:54 · 20:07
• Moon phase: Waxing Crescent, 6.4%
• Solunar activity: Average
• Major periods: 12:26–14:26 and 01:04–03:04 (calculated)
• Minor periods: 06:24–07:24 and 19:37–20:37 (calculated)

FISHING FOCUS

Shad/elf remain the practical seasonal focus where conditions and regulations allow. Work moving water, bait and suitable structure for possible kob, garrick or stumpnose. These are planning targets, not verified catches for this issue window. Protected water is preferable on stronger-wind days; stop if surge, rips or shorebreak make access unsafe.

MONDAY — 14 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & RAINFALL

• St Lucia Estuary: 18.4–26.0°C; partly cloudy.
• St Lucia Beach: 18.4–26.0°C; same nearby weather-model guidance.
• Mapelane Coast: 18.4–26.0°C; same nearby weather-model guidance.
• Rain: 12% max; 0.0 mm expected.
• Wind: 12.6–26.9 km/h; mainly east-northeast (about 65° mean); gusts to 53.6 km/h.

MARINE CONDITIONS

• Waves: 1.80–2.66 m; 78–125°; 7.8–9.3 s.
• Swell: 0.98–2.00 m; 90–151°; 5.6–11.1 s.

Marine/fishing assessment: MARGINAL — swell builds again, with strong gust potential; favour sheltered water and avoid exposed platforms if surge increases.

TIDES — ST LUCIA REFERENCE

5:14 am 1.56 m · 11:17 am −0.32 m · 5:30 pm 1.64 m · 11:38 pm −0.21 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

• Sunrise / sunset: 05:49 · 17:42
• Moonrise / moonset: 07:26 · 21:05
• Moon phase: Waxing Crescent, 12.6%
• Solunar activity: Average
• Major periods: 13:12–15:12 and 01:49–03:49 (calculated)
• Minor periods: 06:56–07:56 and 20:35–21:35 (calculated)

FISHING FOCUS

Shad/elf remain the practical seasonal focus where conditions and regulations allow. Work moving water, bait and suitable structure for possible kob, garrick or stumpnose. These are planning targets, not verified catches for this issue window. Protected water is preferable on stronger-wind days; stop if surge, rips or shorebreak make access unsafe.

CURRENT PUBLIC FISHING OBSERVATIONS

• No independently verified, same-morning catch log specifically for St Lucia Estuary, St Lucia beach or Mapelane was found in the public results checked for this issue.
• A current public result from Advantage Tours St Lucia concerns Francois Rossouw being named captain of the SADSAA Protea U/21 team and identifies activity from the waters of St Lucia, but it does not provide a catch report or local conditions.
• Public search results also returned general or unrelated fishing material, but no verifiable current catch numbers, sizes or species for the three requested areas.
• Evidence status: observations are incomplete; do not interpret the absence of a public report as evidence of no fish.

NETTING, SIGHTINGS, SALES LOCATIONS & PRICES

Netting: no verified current netting report found.

Fish sightings: no current, independently verified sighting report found for the requested three areas.

Sales locations: no verified current bait or fish-sale location found in the sources checked.

Prices: no current verified fish, bait or tackle prices found; no price is published.

SOURCE LIMITATIONS

Weather and rainfall figures are Open-Meteo model guidance. All three requested weather areas resolve to the same nearby weather grid cell, so small local differences are not represented. Wave and swell values are Open-Meteo marine-model estimates, not live buoy observations; the beach and Mapelane requests resolve to a regional offshore grid point rather than an exact surf zone, beach or launch.

Tides are Tideschart predictions for St Lucia used as a common reference. Estuary levels, currents, sandbars and mouth conditions can differ locally. Moon and sun times are astronomical calculations for the St Lucia area. Thursday’s solunar periods are from the current Tideschart guide; later periods are calculated around the astronomical transit, opposing period, moonrise and moonset and are not guarantees of fish activity.

Public observations can be delayed, anecdotal or incomplete. No live estuary level, flow, salinity, water temperature, mouth status or official same-morning catch bulletin was available for this run.

Always check current sea state, rip currents, shorebreak, access and official warnings before fishing or launching. Follow current size, bag and seasonal regulations.

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KZN SOUTH COAST REGION 1

5-DAY WEATHER, MARINE & FISHING OUTLOOK

Coverage: Upper South Coast — Amanzimtoti to Scottburgh.

Representative forecast point: Scottburgh (-30.2869, 30.7042).

Issue window: Thursday through Monday, 10–14 September 2026.

Issued: Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 04:00 SAST.

Issue key: REGION1-THURSDAY-2026-09-10

WINDOW AT A GLANCE

Thursday: The best general marine window of this issue, with lighter wind and moderate modelled swell, subject to local checks.

Friday–Sunday: Wind, showers and moderate swell produce variable conditions. Early protected-water sessions are more promising than exposed fishing.

Monday: A marked deterioration is modelled, with waves up to 3.48 m and gusts up to 67 km/h. Treat exposed coastal activity as potentially unsafe if conditions verify.

THURSDAY — 10 SEPTEMBER 2026

• Temperature: 15.3–24.7°C
• Rain: 0% maximum probability; approximately 0.0 mm expected
• Wind: mainly northeast (37°), maximum approximately 10.8 km/h; gusts to 27.4 km/h
• Waves: approximately 1.44–2.02 m, period 7.4–8.0 seconds; direction mainly east (84°)
• Swell: approximately 1.20–1.74 m, period 5.9–6.5 seconds; direction mainly east (77°)

Marine/fishing rating: FAIR to GOOD where locally safe. Lighter winds and a moderate modelled swell offer the best opening of this issue. The open coast still has surge potential, so assess the shorebreak and access before fishing exposed structure.

TIDES — SCOTTBURGH

High 03:10 — 1.89 m · Low 09:16 — 0.18 m · High 15:29 — 2.04 m · Low 21:39 — 0.18 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

Sunrise 06:03 · Sunset 17:47 · Moonrise 05:29 · Moonset 17:13 · Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated

Major: 10:17–12:17 and 22:17–00:17. Minor: 04:29–06:29 and 16:13–18:13.

FRIDAY — 11 SEPTEMBER 2026

• Temperature: 17.5–22.7°C
• Rain: 18% maximum probability; approximately 0.1 mm expected
• Wind: mainly south-southwest (200°), maximum approximately 21.8 km/h; gusts to 44.6 km/h
• Waves: approximately 1.40–1.70 m, period 8.1–9.4 seconds; direction mainly southeast (143°)
• Swell: approximately 0.88–1.26 m, period 5.0–11.0 seconds; direction mainly southeast (126°)

Marine/fishing rating: FAIR early; becoming MARGINAL if wind builds. The swell is smaller than earlier in the week, but wind and gusts increase. A new-moon early session in protected water is the more favourable plan; reassess exposed marks as the breeze strengthens.

TIDES — SCOTTBURGH

High 03:42 — 1.98 m · Low 09:48 — 0.12 m · High 16:00 — 2.13 m · Low 22:10 — 0.15 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

Sunrise 06:02 · Sunset 17:48 · Moonrise 06:00 · Moonset 18:15 · New Moon, 0% illuminated

Major: 11:04–13:04 and 00:04–02:04. Minor: 05:00–07:00 and 17:15–19:15.

SATURDAY — 12 SEPTEMBER 2026

• Temperature: 16.8–21.5°C
• Rain: 66% maximum probability; approximately 1.0 mm expected
• Wind: mainly northeast (51°), maximum approximately 18.4 km/h; gusts to 37.8 km/h
• Waves: approximately 1.36–1.56 m, period 7.5–9.8 seconds; direction mainly southeast (148°)
• Swell: approximately 0.88–1.20 m, period 7.7–10.8 seconds; direction mainly south-southeast (169°)

Marine/fishing rating: MARGINAL. Cloud and showers are possible, with a moderate swell and moderate wind. Fish only if the local sea state, visibility and access remain comfortable; avoid committing to exposed ledges in rain or surge.

TIDES — SCOTTBURGH

High 04:13 — 2.01 m · Low 10:17 — 0.09 m · High 16:29 — 2.13 m · Low 22:38 — 0.15 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

Sunrise 06:00 · Sunset 17:48 · Moonrise 06:29 · Moonset 19:16 · Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated

Major: 11:49–13:49 and 00:49–02:49. Minor: 05:29–07:29 and 18:16–20:16.

SUNDAY — 13 SEPTEMBER 2026

• Temperature: 17.6–23.4°C
• Rain: 49% maximum probability; approximately 1.4 mm expected
• Wind: mainly northeast (46°), maximum approximately 23.1 km/h; gusts to 45.0 km/h
• Waves: approximately 1.38–2.18 m, period 7.5–9.1 seconds; direction mainly southeast (122°)
• Swell: approximately 0.72–1.12 m, period 6.6–12.3 seconds; direction mainly southeast (149°)

Marine/fishing rating: MARGINAL to FAIR in protected water. The forecast remains unsettled, with showers and a rising upper wave range. Sheltered water may fish, but exposed surf and rock platforms require a fresh local check immediately before starting.

TIDES — SCOTTBURGH

High 04:41 — 2.01 m · Low 10:45 — 0.12 m · High 16:56 — 2.10 m · Low 23:06 — 0.18 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

Sunrise 05:59 · Sunset 17:49 · Moonrise 06:59 · Moonset 20:17 · Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated

Major: 12:34–14:34 and 01:34–03:34. Minor: 05:59–07:59 and 19:17–21:17.

MONDAY — 14 SEPTEMBER 2026

• Temperature: 18.7–24.6°C
• Rain: 27% maximum probability; approximately 0.0 mm expected
• Wind: mainly northeast (39°), maximum approximately 32.5 km/h; gusts to 67.0 km/h
• Waves: approximately 2.24–3.48 m, period 7.4–8.3 seconds; direction mainly east (85°)
• Swell: approximately 1.18–1.98 m, period 6.5–9.0 seconds; direction mainly east (99°)

Marine/fishing rating: MARGINAL to POOR on exposed coast. A significant deterioration is modelled: larger waves, stronger wind and gusts. Protected-water decisions must be conservative; exposed surf, rocks and small-craft operations may be unsuitable if the forecast verifies.

TIDES — SCOTTBURGH

High 05:08 — 1.92 m · Low 11:12 — 0.21 m · High 17:23 — 2.01 m · Low 23:32 — 0.27 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

Sunrise 05:58 · Sunset 17:49 · Moonrise 07:30 · Moonset 21:17 · Waxing Crescent, 12% illuminated

Major: 13:20–15:20 and 02:20–04:20. Minor: 06:30–08:30 and 20:17–22:17.

CURRENT PUBLIC FISHING OBSERVATIONS

• East Coast Radio and Vinesh Soogreem reported that spring fishing was responding along the KZN coastline. On the South Coast, garrick, kingfish and quality bottom fish were continuing to feature, with Aliwal Shoal producing action whenever weather windows allowed.
• The same report said central-coast shad were still leading catches, while kob and garrick were active when conditions improved. This is broader KZN context and not a live, verified same-morning Upper South Coast catch tally.
• Recent public search results also referenced sardine movement and baitfish activity, but no confirmed current sardine netting or catch report for the Amanzimtoti–Scottburgh section was available at issue time.
• For Region 1, watch first light, bait presence, water colour, current and local sea state before selecting a mark. Use the smaller swell and lighter wind on Thursday as the clearest opportunity in this issue, subject to on-site conditions.

SOURCE LIMITATIONS

Weather and marine figures are Open-Meteo model guidance for the Scottburgh representative point and may vary between Amanzimtoti, Scottburgh and individual beaches. Wave and swell values are model estimates, not local buoy readings. Tides are Surfline predictions displayed for the nearby Durban tide port; Surfline notes that accuracy varies with distance from the spot. Astronomical sun and moon data are calculations for the Scottburgh coordinates. Solunar periods are calculated around lunar transit, moonrise and moonset and are not a guarantee of fish activity.

Fishing observations are compiled from current publicly readable reporting, including East Coast Radio and Vinesh Soogreem, not live catch verification. Private or unavailable groups were not accessed. Check shorebreak, rip currents, wind, access and official warnings before fishing or launching, and follow current size, bag and seasonal regulations.

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