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KZN SOUTH COAST REGION 4
5-DAY WEATHER, MARINE & FISHING OUTLOOK
Coverage: Far South Coast — Ramsgate to Port Edward.
Forecast points: Port Edward (-31.05, 30.23); offshore marine point (-31.04, 30.38).
Issued: Monday, 14 September 2026 at 05:00 SAST.
Issue key: REGION4-MONDAY-2026-09-14.
OVERALL OUTLOOK — MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Monday starts with large swell and strong gusts. Tuesday keeps elevated swell with very likely rain. Wednesday may see lower waves but remains unsettled. Thursday brings heavy rain and rising swell. Friday has the largest swell and heavy rain, with no exposed-coast recommendation.
MONDAY — 14 SEPTEMBER 2026
WEATHER & MARINE
- Temperature: 19.8–23.6°C
- Rain probability: 79%; precipitation: 0.4 mm
- Wind maximum: NE 41, gust 77 km/h
- Offshore waves: 2.76–3.48 m; swell: 1.42–2.28 m
Assessment: Poor exposed coast. Inspect local conditions before fishing or launching.
SOLUNAR & TIDES
- Solunar: Average; major 00:55–02:55; 13:25–15:25; minor 07:01–08:01; 20:50–21:50
- Sunrise / sunset: 05:59 / 17:50; moonrise / moonset: 05:12 / 20:31; illumination 13.5%
- High 05:12 1.9m; low 11:11 0.2m; high 17:27 2.0m; low 23:31 0.3m; tidal coefficient 81 high
FISHING FOCUS
When sea conditions permit, watch baitfish-associated predators including garrick, kingfish and shad. Sea state and local safety override all bite predictions.
TUESDAY — 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
WEATHER & MARINE
- Temperature: 15.9–24.7°C
- Rain probability: 96%; precipitation: 6.6 mm
- Wind maximum: NE 13, gust 34 km/h
- Offshore waves: 1.80–3.14 m; swell: 1.52–2.32 m
Assessment: Caution: swell elevated. Inspect local conditions before fishing or launching.
SOLUNAR & TIDES
- Solunar: Low; major 01:42–03:42; 14:12–16:12; minor 07:36–08:36; 21:43–22:43
- Sunrise / sunset: 05:57 / 17:51; moonrise / moonset: 06:05 / 21:41; illumination 1.4%
- High 05:48 2.0m; low 11:47 0.2m; high 18:05 2.0m; tidal coefficient 95 very high
FISHING FOCUS
When sea conditions permit, watch baitfish-associated predators including garrick, kingfish and shad. Sea state and local safety override all bite predictions.
WEDNESDAY — 16 SEPTEMBER 2026
WEATHER & MARINE
- Temperature: 13.2–24.3°C
- Rain probability: 69%; precipitation: 1.2 mm
- Wind maximum: SW 27, gust 49 km/h
- Offshore waves: 1.54–2.32 m; swell: 1.30–1.78 m
Assessment: Mixed; wind and showers. Inspect local conditions before fishing or launching.
SOLUNAR & TIDES
- Solunar: Average; major 02:31–04:31; 15:01–17:01; minor 08:12–09:12; 22:50–23:50
- Sunrise / sunset: 05:56 / 17:51; moonrise / moonset: 06:39 / 22:45; illumination 0.2%
- High 06:25 2.0m; low 12:24 0.2m; high 18:44 2.0m; tidal coefficient 89 very high
FISHING FOCUS
When sea conditions permit, watch baitfish-associated predators including garrick, kingfish and shad. Sea state and local safety override all bite predictions.
THURSDAY — 17 SEPTEMBER 2026
WEATHER & MARINE
- Temperature: 16.0–18.9°C
- Rain probability: 100%; precipitation: 35.6 mm
- Wind maximum: SW 33, gust 65 km/h
- Offshore waves: 2.26–3.34 m; swell: 1.64–3.10 m
Assessment: Poor/hazardous outlook. Inspect local conditions before fishing or launching.
SOLUNAR & TIDES
- Solunar: High; major 03:22–05:22; 15:50–17:50; minor 08:54–09:54; 23:46–00:46
- Sunrise / sunset: 05:55 / 17:52; moonrise / moonset: 07:16 / 23:47; illumination 0.1%
- High 07:03 2.0m; low 13:02 0.2m; high 19:24 2.0m; tidal coefficient 83 very high
FISHING FOCUS
When sea conditions permit, watch baitfish-associated predators including garrick, kingfish and shad. Sea state and local safety override all bite predictions.
FRIDAY — 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
WEATHER & MARINE
- Temperature: 16.1–18.6°C
- Rain probability: 100%; precipitation: 117.6 mm
- Wind maximum: SE 34, gust 63 km/h
- Offshore waves: 3.32–4.18 m; swell: 1.72–3.90 m
Assessment: Very poor/hazardous. Inspect local conditions before fishing or launching.
SOLUNAR & TIDES
- Solunar: High; major 04:13–06:13; 16:39–18:39; minor 09:39–10:39
- Sunrise / sunset: 05:54 / 17:53; moonrise / moonset: 07:56 / 00:52; illumination 0.5%
- Low 01:04 0.3m; high 07:43 1.9m; low 13:41 0.2m; high 20:04 1.9m; tidal coefficient 77 high
FISHING FOCUS
When sea conditions permit, watch baitfish-associated predators including garrick, kingfish and shad. Sea state and local safety override all bite predictions.
CURRENT PUBLIC FISHING OBSERVATIONS
- A recent public KZN South Coast update described good fishing with warm water and working banks in the Ifafa area, with summer species reported.
- Public results also mentioned sardines netted off the KZN South Coast and predator activity near Margate, but no same-morning Region 4 catch log was independently verified.
- These are regional observations, not guarantees for individual beaches or ledges.
SOURCE LIMITATIONS & SAFETY
Weather and marine values are current Open-Meteo model guidance for Port Edward and an offshore point. Tide and solunar times are Port Edward predictions from Tides4Fishing. Forecasts are model output, not observations, and local conditions can differ or change rapidly.
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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