REGION4-THURSDAY-2026-09-03 — KZN SOUTH COAST REGION 4 — 5-DAY OUTLOOK — 3–7 SEPTEMBER 2026

FISHING REPORT SA

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 4U2STAY CENTRAL RESERVATIONS

+27 81 342 7371

Thursday, 3 September 2026

Please forward to your friends and family.

Request your report via email: nrb.petrus@gmail.com

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, 3 September 2026 at 05:00 SAST.

Issue key: REGION4-THURSDAY-2026-09-03.

OVERALL OUTLOOK — THURSDAY TO MONDAY

Thursday: The period opens with strong south-west winds and a building southerly sea. Rain is possible and exposed coast conditions are poor to hazardous.

Friday: The roughest day in this issue window. Heavy rain is likely, with strong southerly wind, large swell and offshore waves around 2.5–3.6 m.

Saturday: Cooler and mostly cloudy with lighter north-easterly winds, but the sea remains large at about 2.3–3.2 m. Protected shore water may offer limited opportunities; exposed ledges and launching remain unsuitable for many anglers.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with lighter north-easterly winds. Swell eases somewhat, although 1.9–2.3 m offshore waves remain significant and careful local assessment is needed.

Monday: Cloudy with rain possible, a strengthening north-easterly wind and a renewed large swell trend. Conditions deteriorate again, particularly for exposed coast and small craft.

THURSDAY — 3 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & MARINE

• Temperature: 16.9–30.0°C
• Rain probability: 20% maximum; approximately 0.2 mm
• Weather: Light drizzle possible; a hot daytime maximum is followed by a strong wind shift
• Wind: Predominantly south-west (around 225°), up to 39 km/h; gusts up to 71 km/h
• Waves offshore: 1.86–2.80 m; period 7.7–12.0 seconds; mainly south (163–194°)
• Swell: 1.08–1.90 m; mainly southerly (105–185°); period 7.4–10.6 seconds

Fishing assessment: POOR on exposed coast. Strong gusts, rising swell and wave wash make exposed ledges, beach crossings and small-craft launching unsafe-looking in the forecast. A protected estuary or sheltered shore alternative should be considered only after a local check.

SOLUNAR TIMES

• Activity rating: High
• Major period 1: 03:31–05:31 — lunar transit
• Major period 2: 16:05–18:05 — opposing lunar transit; overlaps sunset
• Minor period: 09:10–10:10 — moonset
• No daytime moonrise; next moonrise is 00:31 on Friday, 4 September
• Sunrise: 06:12 | Sunset: 17:44
• Moonset: 09:40
• Moon phase: Waning Gibbous, 63.9% illuminated

TIDES — PORT EDWARD

Low 00:46 (0.5 m) · High 06:54 (1.6 m) · Low 12:56 (0.5 m) · High 19:18 (1.6 m)
Tidal coefficient: 54 — average

FISHING FOCUS

Shad, garrick and kingfish are the regional targets around baitfish and moving water, but the sea-state risk overrides the favourable solunar periods. Avoid wave-washed rocks and do not launch on forecast values alone.

FRIDAY — 4 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & MARINE

• Temperature: 15.5–20.0°C
• Rain probability: 100% maximum; approximately 16.3 mm
• Weather: Heavy rain showers likely
• Wind: Predominantly south-south-west (around 195°), up to 32 km/h; gusts up to 57 km/h
• Waves offshore: 2.52–3.62 m; period 7.8–9.5 seconds; mainly south (163–190°)
• Swell: 0.88–3.48 m; mainly southerly (163–209°); period 7.7–11.2 seconds

Fishing assessment: UNSUITABLE for exposed coast and small-craft launching. Heavy rain, strong gusts and very large swell form a high-risk combination.

SOLUNAR TIMES

• Activity rating: Average
• Major period 1: 04:31–06:31 — lunar transit
• Major period 2: 17:05–19:05 — opposing lunar transit
• Minor period 1: 00:01–01:01 — moonrise
• Minor period 2: 10:02–11:02 — moonset
• Sunrise: 06:11 | Sunset: 17:44
• Moonrise: 00:31 | Moonset: 10:32
• Moon phase: Waning Gibbous, 52.2% illuminated

TIDES — PORT EDWARD

Low 01:30 (0.7 m) · High 07:42 (1.5 m) · Low 13:45 (0.7 m) · High 20:15 (1.4 m)
Tidal coefficient: 43 — low

FISHING FOCUS

There is no responsible exposed-coast fishing recommendation during the forecast deterioration. Wait for safe conditions rather than pursuing shad, garrick or gamefish.

SATURDAY — 5 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & MARINE

• Temperature: 15.5–18.0°C
• Rain probability: 38% maximum; 0 mm in the daily model total
• Weather: Mostly cloudy
• Wind: Predominantly north-east (around 51°), up to 20 km/h; gusts up to 39 km/h
• Waves offshore: 2.32–3.22 m; period 9.5–10.2 seconds; mainly south-south-east (158–162°)
• Swell: 2.00–3.08 m; mainly south-east to south (148–182°); period 7.0–9.5 seconds

Fishing assessment: POOR to CAUTION. Wind is lighter, but the large residual swell keeps exposed ledges and launching risky. Only clearly sheltered shore water should be considered after inspection.

SOLUNAR TIMES

• Activity rating: Low
• Major period 1: 05:35–07:35 — lunar transit
• Major period 2: 18:06–20:06 — opposing lunar transit
• Minor period 1: 01:08–02:08 — moonrise
• Minor period 2: 11:02–12:02 — moonset
• Sunrise: 06:10 | Sunset: 17:45
• Moonrise: 01:38 | Moonset: 11:32
• Moon phase: Waning Crescent, 40.2% illuminated

TIDES — PORT EDWARD

Low 02:43 (0.8 m) · High 09:16 (1.3 m) · Low 15:38 (0.9 m) · High 22:32 (1.3 m)
Tidal coefficient: 42 — low

FISHING FOCUS

Shad may still be the most realistic shore target where bait is present, with garrick and kingfish possible around safe structure. The residual swell is the controlling factor; avoid exposed points.

SUNDAY — 6 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & MARINE

• Temperature: 14.9–17.6°C
• Rain probability: 39% maximum; approximately 5.3 mm
• Weather: Cloudy with rain possible
• Wind: Predominantly north-east (around 49°), up to 20 km/h; gusts up to 41 km/h
• Waves offshore: 1.94–2.30 m; period 9.2–10.2 seconds; mainly south-southeast (149–159°)
• Swell: 1.58–2.28 m; mainly south-southeast (159–167°); period 8.4–8.8 seconds

Fishing assessment: FAIR in selected sheltered locations, but only CAUTION on open coast. The sea eases from Saturday yet remains substantial, and rain may reduce comfort and visibility.

SOLUNAR TIMES

• Activity rating: Average
• Major period 1: 06:39–08:39 — lunar transit
• Major period 2: 19:06–21:06 — opposing lunar transit
• Minor period 1: 02:10–03:10 — moonrise
• Minor period 2: 12:09–13:09 — moonset
• Sunrise: 06:09 | Sunset: 17:46
• Moonrise: 02:40 | Moonset: 12:39
• Moon phase: Waning Crescent, 28.7% illuminated

TIDES — PORT EDWARD

Low 05:31 (0.9 m) · High 12:23 (1.3 m) · Low 18:38 (0.8 m)
Tidal coefficient: 51 — average. The Port Edward table lists three tides for this date.

FISHING FOCUS

A falling swell may allow carefully selected shore sessions, especially around sheltered beaches and protected structure. Shad remain the first-light focus; garrick and kingfish are possible where baitfish and clean water coincide.

MONDAY — 7 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & MARINE

• Temperature: 17.1–18.9°C
• Rain probability: 47% maximum; approximately 3.6 mm
• Weather: Light drizzle or mist possible
• Wind: Predominantly north-east (around 39°), up to 34 km/h; gusts up to 66 km/h
• Waves offshore: 2.06–3.74 m; period 10.3–14.3 seconds; mainly south (128–166°)
• Swell: 1.52–3.26 m; mainly southerly (167–177°); period 8.7–13.8 seconds

Fishing assessment: POOR on exposed coast and CAUTION for small craft. The renewed north-easterly wind and large long-period swell make local inspection essential; forecast numbers do not guarantee a safe launch or ledge.

SOLUNAR TIMES

• Activity rating: Average
• Major period 1: 07:41–09:41 — lunar transit
• Major period 2: 20:03–22:03 — opposing lunar transit
• Minor period 1: 03:03–04:03 — moonrise
• Minor period 2: 13:19–14:19 — moonset
• Sunrise: 06:07 | Sunset: 17:46
• Moonrise: 03:33 | Moonset: 13:49
• Moon phase: Waning Crescent, 18.5% illuminated

TIDES — PORT EDWARD

High 00:57 (1.4 m) · Low 07:13 (0.7 m) · High 13:41 (1.5 m) · Low 19:48 (0.6 m)
Tidal coefficient: 66 — average

FISHING FOCUS

Shad and pelagic predators remain the logical targets if a safe, sheltered window develops, but renewed swell and gusts make exposed coast fishing a poor choice. Do not let a favourable tide or solunar period override sea-state checks.

CURRENT PUBLIC FISHING OBSERVATIONS

• The latest located KingFisher public update says the 2026 Sardine Run has made another appearance along the KZN coast, but experts say it is likely the tail end of the run. The same update says fishing remains promising across all regions and notes that trout season opened on 1 September.
• The latest detailed KingFisher KZN South Coast report located (27 August 2026) identifies garrick as a major attraction, with kingfish and shad offering sport along beaches and rocky points. It says lingering Sardine Run effects may still influence fish movements and advises anglers to wait for settled water.
• A public search result for the same KingFisher sardine update reports confirmed Port Edward nettings and good catches, but local conditions and the current exact beach position remain variable; treat this as an observation, not a guarantee for every Region 4 mark.
• Shad, garrick, kingfish and kob remain the main practical regional targets, subject to water colour, bait presence, tides, permits, reserve rules and safe access.

SOURCE LIMITATIONS

Weather values are Open-Meteo model guidance for Port Edward and marine values are Open-Meteo Marine model guidance from an offshore point near Port Edward. Forecasts are model output, not observations; conditions can differ substantially between Ramsgate, Southbroom, Trafalgar, Glenmore and Port Edward.

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

Public fishing information is observational and dated. No private groups, closed social posts or unverified same-morning catch log was used. For every marine decision, inspect the actual beach, ledge, river mouth or launch and check official warnings.

BOOKING CONTACTS

Activity Bookings
+27 60 968 3841

Charter Bookings
+27 81 342 7371

Brought to you by 4u2Stay
Central Reservations
Let Your Holiday Find You
Petrus Viviers
081 342 7371
4u2Stay.sa@gmail.com

PLANNING A ST LUCIA VISIT?

Contact 4u2Stay for accommodation, activities and local booking assistance.

Bookings through our Central Commission Free System
4u2Stay Let Your Holiday Find You
WhatsApp: +27 60 968 3841
Email: 4u2Stay.sa@gmail.com
www.4u2Stay.co.za

SAFETY & INFORMATION NOTICE

This Fishing Report SA publication provides fishing, marine conditions and weather predictions for planning purposes. It is compiled from multiple publicly available weather and marine data sources. Conditions can change rapidly. It is not an official South African Weather Service warning and must not replace professional weather advice or local safety decisions.

For the full official weather forecast, updates and warnings, visit the South African Weather Service:
https://www.weathersa.co.za/

Accommodation Establishment Listing
R350.00 per year

SOCIAL PROOF — FOLLOW OUR ACTIVE CHANNELS

4u2Stay is active on Facebook with 11,000+ followers

Petrus on The Move is active on Facebook with 26,000+ followers

Petrus on The Move is active on YouTube with 11,200+ subscribers

Petrus on The Move is active on TikTok with 7,380+ followers

Sources checked: Open-Meteo weather and marine models; Tides4Fishing Port Edward; Timeanddate Port Edward astronomy; The KingFisher KZN report, 27 August 2026; The KingFisher public sardine update; Out & About SA KZN Sea & Shore Angling.

ST LUCIA ESTUARY, ST LUCIA BEACH & MAPELANE COAST — 2-DAY WEATHER, MARINE & FISHING REPORT — 3–4 SEPTEMBER 2026

FISHING REPORT SA

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 4U2STAY CENTRAL RESERVATIONS

+27 81 342 7371

Thursday, 3 September 2026 · All times SAST (UTC+2)

Please forward to your friends and family.

ST LUCIA ESTUARY, ST LUCIA BEACH & MAPELANE COAST

2-DAY WEATHER, MARINE & FISHING REPORT

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

Forecast window: Thursday–Friday, 3–4 September 2026.

Representative model points: St Lucia weather grid near -28.3656, 32.3837; beach/Mapelane marine grid near -28.5417, 32.4583.

OVERALL OUTLOOK

Thursday: Very warm and dry, but windy with a building 1.7–2.0 m modelled sea and approximately 1.1–1.2 m swell. Open-coast rocks, ledges and small-craft launching are marginal to poor; only consider genuinely sheltered water after a daylight local check.

Friday: A major deterioration is forecast. Rain is likely, gusts may become severe, and the marine model reaches approximately 3.7 m waves and 2.9 m swell. Postpone exposed shore fishing and small-craft launching.

THURSDAY — 3 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & MARINE

• St Lucia Estuary: 22.0–32.7°C; clear; 0% maximum rain probability; 0 mm expected.
• St Lucia beach: 22.1–32.8°C; clear; 0% maximum rain probability; 0 mm expected.
• Mapelane coast: 22.1–32.8°C; clear; 0% maximum rain probability; 0 mm expected.
• Wind: approximately 17.1–27.6 km/h, variable through northerly directions in the hourly model; gusts up to approximately 52.6 km/h.
• Waves: approximately 1.66–2.04 m, directions approximately east-northeast through southeast (64–141°), period 7.3–9.6 seconds.
• Swell: approximately 1.06–1.22 m, directions approximately northeast through south (56–190°), period 5.8–11.6 seconds.

Marine/fishing assessment: POOR TO MARGINAL ON THE OPEN COAST. Wind and swell make exposed rocks, ledges and launching unsuitable for many anglers. A protected estuary or beach position may offer a limited opportunity only after a fresh local check.

TIDES — ST LUCIA REFERENCE

• Low: 00:53 — -0.01 m
• High: 06:55 — 1.23 m
• Low: 13:01 — 0.03 m
• High: 19:17 — 1.26 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR PERIODS

• Sunrise: 06:02 | Sunset: 17:37
• Moonrise: — during 3 September (next rise 00:14 on 4 September) | Moonset: 09:38
• Moon phase: Waning Gibbous, approximately 63.9% illuminated
• Solunar activity rating: Average
• Major period 1: 03:54–05:54 — lunar transit
• Major period 2: 15:55–17:55 — opposing lunar period
• Minor period 1: 09:08–10:08 — moonset
• Minor period 2: 23:41–00:41 — moonrise (continues into Friday)

FISHING FOCUS

Shad/elf remain the main practical target where conditions are fishable, but Thursday’s wind and sea state should put safe access first. If a genuinely sheltered position is available, work bait and moving water conservatively. Garrick, kob and stumpies are possibilities around suitable current and structure, not verified catches for this exact day.

FRIDAY — 4 SEPTEMBER 2026

WEATHER & MARINE

• St Lucia Estuary: 19.9–24.7°C; light drizzle possible; 74% maximum rain probability; approximately 0.5 mm expected.
• St Lucia beach: 20.0–24.8°C; light drizzle possible; 74% maximum rain probability; approximately 0.5 mm expected.
• Mapelane coast: 20.0–24.8°C; light drizzle possible; 74% maximum rain probability; approximately 0.5 mm expected.
• Wind: approximately 9.0–36.5 km/h, turning from south/south-easterly through westerly directions; gusts up to approximately 73.4 km/h.
• Waves: approximately 1.52–3.70 m, directions approximately east through southwest (81–205°), period 7.1–8.8 seconds.
• Swell: approximately 0.44–2.86 m, directions approximately northeast through southwest (44–221°), period 4.6–11.3 seconds.

Marine/fishing assessment: VERY POOR — POSTPONE EXPOSED FISHING. Heavy gust potential and a rapidly building swell make exposed rocks, ledges, surf fishing and small-craft launching unsuitable. Reassess only in protected water after daylight if local conditions materially differ from the model.

TIDES — ST LUCIA REFERENCE

• Low: 01:34 — 0.17 m
• High: 07:37 — 1.05 m
• Low: 13:44 — 0.25 m
• High: 20:06 — 1.04 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR PERIODS

• Sunrise: 06:01 | Sunset: 17:37
• Moonrise: 00:14 | Moonset: 10:30
• Moon phase: Waning Gibbous, approximately 52.3% illuminated
• Solunar activity rating: Average, but marine conditions override the astronomical planning signal
• Major period 1: 04:23–06:23 — lunar transit (calculated)
• Major period 2: 16:23–18:23 — opposing lunar period (calculated)
• Minor period 1: 10:00–11:00 — moonset (calculated)
• Minor period 2: 23:44–00:44 — moonrise (calculated; begins late Thursday)

FISHING FOCUS

Do not use the solunar windows to justify fishing dangerous exposed water. If conditions become genuinely safe in a protected location, shad and bait activity remain the practical focus, but the forecast gives no reliable basis for a species or catch guarantee. Postpone open-coast rocks, ledges and launching.

CURRENT PUBLIC FISHING OBSERVATIONS

• A public 4u2Stay Maphelane Bay post reports anglers catching shad along the shoreline during an early-morning session. The fetched page does not display a publication date, so it is useful public context but not verified same-morning evidence for 3 September.
• The North Coast Courier FishEagle report dated 20 August 2026 said shad remained the main target for early-morning surf anglers, with 1–2 kg fish and larger reports from Tugela Mouth. It also reported plentiful garrick from Margate to Richards Bay and a variety of catches in the St Lucia Queens of the Ocean tournament.
• The current public search located a 13-hours-old Facebook result announcing a SADSAA U/21 captain associated with St Lucia, but the indexed snippet did not provide a current catch report or local conditions.
• Current status: 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 run.

NETTING, SIGHTINGS, SALES LOCATIONS & PRICES

Netting: no verified current netting report for the three requested locations was found.

Fish sightings: the public Maphelane observation reports shad catches; no current species count or size breakdown is independently verified here.

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

Prices: no current verified fish, bait or tackle prices were 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 model 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 a specific surf zone or launch.

Tides are Tideschart predictions for St Lucia used as a common reference. Actual estuary levels, currents, sandbars and mouth conditions can differ locally. Moon and sun values are astronomical calculations for the St Lucia area.

Thursday’s solunar rating and periods are from the current Tideschart fishing-times guide. Friday’s periods are calculated around the astronomical lunar transit, opposing period, moonset and moonrise. Solunar periods do not guarantee fish activity.

Public observations are anecdotal, may be delayed or incomplete, and are not live catch verification. No live estuary level, flow, salinity, water temperature, mouth status or official same-morning catch bulletin was available. Check current sea state, rip currents, shorebreak, access and official warnings before fishing or launching. Follow current size, bag and seasonal regulations.

BOOKING CONTACTS

Activity Bookings
+27 60 968 3841

Charter Bookings
+27 81 342 7371

Brought to you by 4u2Stay
Central Reservations
Let Your Holiday Find You
Petrus Viviers
081 342 7371
4u2Stay.sa@gmail.com

PLANNING A ST LUCIA VISIT?

Contact 4u2Stay for accommodation, activities and local booking assistance.

Bookings through our Central Commission Free System
4u2Stay Let Your Holiday Find You
WhatsApp: +27 60 968 3841
Email: 4u2Stay.sa@gmail.com
www.4u2Stay.co.za

SAFETY & INFORMATION NOTICE

This Fishing Report SA publication provides fishing, marine conditions and weather predictions for planning purposes. It is compiled from multiple publicly available weather and marine data sources. Conditions can change rapidly. It is not an official South African Weather Service warning and must not replace professional weather advice or local safety decisions.

For the full official weather forecast, updates and warnings, visit the South African Weather Service:
https://www.weathersa.co.za/

Accommodation Establishment Listing
R350.00 per year

SOCIAL PROOF — FOLLOW OUR ACTIVE CHANNELS

4u2Stay is active on Facebook with 11,000+ followers

Petrus on The Move is active on Facebook with 26,000+ followers

Petrus on The Move is active on YouTube with 11,200+ subscribers

Petrus on The Move is active on TikTok with 7,380+ followers

Verified source links: Tideschart St Lucia · Timeanddate moon data · North Coast Courier FishEagle report · 4u2Stay Maphelane observation

REGION1-THURSDAY-2026-09-03 — KZN SOUTH COAST REGION 1 — 5-DAY OUTLOOK — 3–7 SEPTEMBER 2026

FISHING REPORT SA

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 4U2STAY CENTRAL RESERVATIONS

+27 81 342 7371

Thursday, 3 September 2026

Please forward to your friends and family.

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, 3–7 September 2026.

Issued: Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 04:00 SAST.

Issue key: REGION1-THURSDAY-2026-09-03

WINDOW AT A GLANCE

Thursday–Friday: A strong deterioration is expected, with wind, rain and swell peaking Friday. Exposed shore fishing and small-craft launching should be postponed.

Saturday–Monday: Wind eases on Saturday and Sunday, while wave energy remains elevated. Conditions are more usable only in suitable protected water, with a renewed swell and stronger gust potential by Monday.

THURSDAY — 3 SEPTEMBER 2026

• Temperature: 15.2–33.5°C
• Rain: 0% maximum probability; approximately 0.0 mm expected
• Wind: mainly west (271°), maximum approximately 34.8 km/h; gusts to 68.8 km/h
• Waves: approximately 1.64–2.66 m, period 7.8–11.9 seconds; direction mainly south-southeast (151°)
• Swell: approximately 1.26–1.60 m, period 5.5–10.6 seconds; direction mainly south-southeast (162°)

Marine/fishing rating: POOR to MARGINAL on the open coast. Strong wind and building swell make exposed rocks, ledges and small-craft launching unsuitable for most of the day. Sheltered water may offer limited opportunities only after a fresh local check.

TIDES — SCOTTBURGH

Low 00:48 — 0.49 m · High 06:50 — 1.62 m · Low 12:57 — 0.55 m · High 19:14 — 1.62 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

Sunrise 06:11 · Sunset 17:43 · Moonrise — · Moonset 09:40 · Waning Gibbous, 60% illuminated

Major: 03:31–05:31 and 15:31–17:31. Minor: 08:40–10:40 and 23:27–01:27 (continues into Friday).

FRIDAY — 4 SEPTEMBER 2026

• Temperature: 14.8–20.1°C
• Rain: 100% maximum probability; approximately 9.0 mm expected
• Wind: mainly south-southwest (202°), maximum approximately 30.7 km/h; gusts to 59.8 km/h
• Waves: approximately 2.26–3.18 m, period 7.7–9.1 seconds; direction mainly south (170°)
• Swell: approximately 1.32–3.02 m, period 6.5–9.5 seconds; direction mainly south-southeast (167°)

Marine/fishing rating: VERY POOR — POSTPONE EXPOSED FISHING. Heavy rain, strong gusts and a large swell produce the most hazardous marine combination in the window. Do not fish exposed rocks or launch small craft; reassess only in genuinely protected water after daylight.

TIDES — SCOTTBURGH

Low 01:31 — 0.64 m · High 07:38 — 1.46 m · Low 13:46 — 0.73 m · High 20:11 — 1.43 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

Sunrise 06:09 · Sunset 17:44 · Moonrise 00:27 · Moonset 10:32 · Waning Crescent, 49% illuminated

Major: 04:31–06:31 and 16:31–18:31. Minor: 09:32–11:32 and 00:27–02:27 (continues into Saturday).

SATURDAY — 5 SEPTEMBER 2026

• Temperature: 15.0–18.1°C
• Rain: 69% maximum probability; approximately 0.5 mm expected
• Wind: mainly northeast (55°), maximum approximately 13.1 km/h; gusts to 28.4 km/h
• Waves: approximately 2.00–3.00 m, period 9.1–9.8 seconds; direction mainly southeast (148°)
• Swell: approximately 1.50–2.60 m, period 7.0–8.9 seconds; direction mainly southeast (153°)

Marine/fishing rating: MARGINAL to FAIR. Wind eases, but the sea remains elevated. The morning may become fishable in protected areas if the shorebreak and rip current check is favourable; shad and bait activity remain the main focus.

TIDES — SCOTTBURGH

Low 02:44 — 0.82 m · High 09:12 — 1.28 m · Low 15:39 — 0.91 m · High 22:28 — 1.31 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

Sunrise 06:08 · Sunset 17:44 · Moonrise 01:34 · Moonset 11:32 · Waning Crescent, 38% illuminated

Major: 05:33–07:33 and 17:33–19:33. Minor: 10:34–12:34 and 01:34–03:34 (continues into Sunday).

SUNDAY — 6 SEPTEMBER 2026

• Temperature: 15.1–17.9°C
• Rain: 45% maximum probability; approximately 3.8 mm expected
• Wind: mainly northeast (53°), maximum approximately 14.7 km/h; gusts to 31.7 km/h
• Waves: approximately 1.58–1.98 m, period 9.0–9.9 seconds; direction mainly southeast (145°)
• Swell: approximately 1.28–1.94 m, period 8.1–8.6 seconds; direction mainly southeast (152°)

Marine/fishing rating: FAIR in suitable conditions. The modelled sea state is lower than Friday and Saturday, but the swell remains significant. Prioritise sheltered beaches and protected structure; avoid assuming a lower wave model means safe rock fishing.

TIDES — SCOTTBURGH

Low 05:32 — 0.85 m · High 12:19 — 1.34 m · Low 18:39 — 0.85 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

Sunrise 06:07 · Sunset 17:45 · Moonrise 02:36 · Moonset 12:39 · Waning Crescent, 27% illuminated

Major: 06:36–08:36 and 18:36–20:36. Minor: 11:39–13:39 and 02:36–04:36 (continues into Monday).

MONDAY — 7 SEPTEMBER 2026

• Temperature: 15.3–18.9°C
• Rain: 47% maximum probability; approximately 6.3 mm expected
• Wind: mainly northeast (36°), maximum approximately 27.6 km/h; gusts to 56.2 km/h
• Waves: approximately 1.60–3.00 m, period 9.6–12.9 seconds; direction mainly southeast (141°)
• Swell: approximately 1.20–2.38 m, period 8.5–13.4 seconds; direction mainly south-southeast (168°)

Marine/fishing rating: MARGINAL and deteriorating. A renewed swell and stronger gust potential arrive late in the issue window. The early period may be more manageable than later conditions, but reassess the sea before fishing and expect exposed water to deteriorate.

TIDES — SCOTTBURGH

High 00:53 — 1.40 m · Low 07:14 — 0.70 m · High 13:37 — 1.52 m · Low 19:49 — 0.64 m

SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR

Sunrise 06:06 · Sunset 17:45 · Moonrise 03:29 · Moonset 13:50 · Waning Crescent, 17% illuminated

Major: 07:37–09:37 and 19:37–21:37. Minor: 12:50–14:50 and 03:29–05:29 (continues into Tuesday).

CURRENT PUBLIC FISHING OBSERVATIONS

• Recent public KZN fishing updates reported shad in fair numbers along the coast, with first light favoured, according to a 7-day-old Kingfisher Kloof / Kingfisher Daiwa update.
• A recent Angling Times South Africa result reported confirmed sardine activity around Scottburgh during the Ocean Festival, while sardines were also seen further south near Mdumbi. This is useful regional context, but it is not a same-morning Region 1 catch count.
• A separate recent public report described the sardine action as continuing along the South Coast, with 36 crates landed at Marina Beach. Marina Beach is outside Region 1, so this is not treated as a direct Upper South Coast observation.
• Shad remain the principal practical shore-fishing focus. Check local bait presence, water colour, current and beach reports before selecting a mark; no live verified catch tally was available for Amanzimtoti–Scottburgh at issue time.

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 recent publicly readable media and social-media reports, 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.

BOOKING CONTACTS

Activity Bookings
+27 60 968 3841

Charter Bookings
+27 81 342 7371

Brought to you by 4u2Stay
Central Reservations
Let Your Holiday Find You
Petrus Viviers
081 342 7371
4u2Stay.sa@gmail.com

PLANNING A ST LUCIA VISIT?

Contact 4u2Stay for accommodation, activities and local booking assistance.

Bookings through our Central Commission Free System
4u2Stay Let Your Holiday Find You
WhatsApp: +27 60 968 3841
Email: 4u2Stay.sa@gmail.com
www.4u2Stay.co.za

SAFETY & INFORMATION NOTICE

This Fishing Report SA publication provides fishing, marine conditions and weather predictions for planning purposes. Conditions can change rapidly. It is not an official South African Weather Service warning and must not replace professional weather advice or local safety decisions.

For the full official weather forecast, updates and warnings, visit the South African Weather Service:
https://www.weathersa.co.za/

Accommodation Establishment Listing
R350.00 per year

SOCIAL PROOF — FOLLOW OUR ACTIVE CHANNELS

4u2Stay is active on Facebook with 11,000+ followers

Petrus on The Move is active on Facebook with 26,000+ followers

Petrus on The Move is active on YouTube with 11,200+ subscribers

Petrus on The Move is active on TikTok with 7,380+ followers