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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: Monday, 31 August 2026 at 05:00 SAST.
Issue key: REGION4-MONDAY-2026-08-31.
OVERALL OUTLOOK — MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Monday: Cool, misty and damp, with light south to south-west winds. Seas are moderate and relatively manageable compared with the later-week deterioration, but poor visibility and wet rocks require care.
Tuesday: The most settled-looking day in the model window: warmer, mostly cloudy and with lighter north-easterly wind. Offshore wave height is lower, offering the best practical marine window, subject to local checks.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a moderate south-west wind and a rising swell. A usable protected-shore window may remain, but exposed ledges and small craft require increasing caution.
Thursday: Light rain is possible and the wind strengthens from the south-west. Wave and swell build; conditions become rougher and less suitable for exposed shore fishing or launching.
Friday: A major deterioration is forecast, with heavy rain potential, strong southerly wind and offshore waves rising toward 3.7 m. Treat exposed coast and launching as unsuitable unless conditions are independently assessed and clearly safe.
MONDAY — 31 AUGUST 2026
WEATHER & MARINE
- Temperature: 16.8–20.6°C
- Rain probability: 69% maximum; approximately 1.4 mm
- Weather: Light drizzle or mist possible; model weather code indicates drizzle
- Wind: Predominantly south-west (around 224°), up to 17 km/h; gusts up to 35 km/h
- Waves offshore: 1.46–1.80 m; period 7.9–8.7 seconds; mainly east-south-east (116–127°)
- Swell: 0.92–1.34 m; mainly easterly (82–86°); period 7.2–7.8 seconds
Fishing assessment: FAIR in sheltered locations, but wet rocks and mist reduce comfort and visibility. Check the exact ledge or beach before fishing.
SOLUNAR TIMES
- Activity rating: Low
- Major period 1: 00:57–02:57 — lunar transit
- Major period 2: 13:28–15:28 — opposing lunar transit
- Minor period 1: 07:18–08:18 — moonset
- Minor period 2: 20:39–21:39 — moonrise
- Sunrise: 06:16 | Sunset: 17:42
- Moonrise: 21:09 | Moonset: 07:48
- Moon phase: Waning Gibbous, approximately 91–92% illuminated
TIDES — PORT EDWARD
High 05:17 (1.9 m) · Low 11:18 (0.2 m) · High 17:36 (2.0 m) · Low 23:41 (0.3 m)
Tidal coefficient: 88 — high
FISHING FOCUS
Shad remain the principal shore target around baitfish and moving water. Garrick and kingfish are possible around structure, but work only protected access points and avoid wet, wave-washed rocks.
TUESDAY — 1 SEPTEMBER 2026
WEATHER & MARINE
- Temperature: 17.0–23.5°C
- Rain probability: 3% maximum; 0 mm expected
- Weather: Mostly cloudy
- Wind: Predominantly north-east (around 40°), up to 15 km/h; gusts up to 33 km/h
- Waves offshore: 1.20–1.44 m; period 7.6–8.9 seconds; mainly east-south-east to south-east (112–146°)
- Swell: 0.64–0.90 m; mainly easterly to south-east (83–211°); period 7.4–9.2 seconds
Fishing assessment: GOODER WINDOW / FAIR TO GOOD in protected and carefully selected open-coast locations. This is the most favourable marine day in the model window, but local observation still controls the decision.
SOLUNAR TIMES
- Activity rating: Average
- Major period 1: 01:44–03:44 — lunar transit
- Major period 2: 14:17–16:17 — opposing lunar transit
- Minor period 1: 07:50–08:50 — moonset
- Minor period 2: 21:44–22:44 — moonrise
- Sunrise: 06:15 | Sunset: 17:43
- Moonrise: 22:14 | Moonset: 08:20
- Moon phase: Waning Gibbous, approximately 84% illuminated
TIDES — PORT EDWARD
High 05:46 (1.9 m) · Low 11:47 (0.2 m) · High 18:07 (1.9 m)
Tidal coefficient: 79 — high. There is no fourth tide listed for this date in the Port Edward table.
FISHING FOCUS
Start with shad around the early moving water and visible bait. Garrick, kingfish and kob remain possible regional targets. The lower swell favours a cautious shore session, while offshore anglers should still check launch and wind conditions.
WEDNESDAY — 2 SEPTEMBER 2026
WEATHER & MARINE
- Temperature: 17.1–22.5°C
- Rain probability: 2% maximum; 0 mm expected
- Weather: Mostly cloudy
- Wind: Predominantly south-west (around 222°), up to 22 km/h; gusts up to 44 km/h
- Waves offshore: 1.22–1.96 m; period 9.0–11.3 seconds; mainly south (148–185°)
- Swell: 0.76–1.82 m; mainly southerly (185–205°); period 9.4–10.4 seconds
Fishing assessment: FAIR early / CAUTION later. Swell and wind build compared with Tuesday; protected shore water is preferred and exposed ledges should be checked continuously.
SOLUNAR TIMES
- Activity rating: High
- Major period 1: 02:35–04:35 — lunar transit
- Major period 2: 15:10–17:10 — opposing lunar transit
- Minor period 1: 08:27–09:27 — moonset
- Minor period 2: 22:53–23:53 — moonrise
- Sunrise: 06:14 | Sunset: 17:43
- Moonrise: 23:23 | Moonset: 08:57
- Moon phase: Waning Gibbous, approximately 75% illuminated
TIDES — PORT EDWARD
Low 00:12 (0.4 m) · High 06:18 (1.8 m) · Low 12:19 (0.4 m) · High 18:40 (1.8 m)
Tidal coefficient: 67 — average
FISHING FOCUS
A rising swell can make shad and garrick water productive around safe structure, but it also increases wash risk. Fish the sheltered side of points and avoid standing where surge can reach.
THURSDAY — 3 SEPTEMBER 2026
WEATHER & MARINE
- Temperature: 17.0–33.4°C
- Rain probability: 55% maximum; approximately 4.2 mm
- Weather: Light rain or drizzle possible, especially as the system develops
- Wind: Predominantly south-west (around 235°), up to 43 km/h; gusts up to 75 km/h
- Waves offshore: 1.84–2.58 m; period 7.8–11.6 seconds; mainly south (162–181°)
- Swell: 1.20–1.80 m; mainly southerly (approximately 106–185°); period 7.3–10.1 seconds
Fishing assessment: POOR on exposed coast / CAUTION in sheltered water. Strengthening wind, gusts and rising swell make exposed ledges, beach crossings and launches increasingly unsuitable.
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 1: 09:10–10:10 — moonset
- Minor period 2: 00:01–01:01 on Friday — next moonrise window, carried into the issue day from the next astronomical rise
- Sunrise: 06:12 | Sunset: 17:44
- Moonrise: no moonrise during the daytime date; next rise 00:31 on 4 September | Moonset: 09:40
- Moon phase: Waning Gibbous, approximately 64% 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
Only consider clearly sheltered water after a fresh local assessment. Shad, garrick and kingfish remain the regional targets, but the sea-state risk is more important than the solunar rating. Avoid exposed points and do not launch on forecast values alone.
FRIDAY — 4 SEPTEMBER 2026
WEATHER & MARINE
- Temperature: 16.1–17.6°C
- Rain probability: 90% maximum; approximately 34.5 mm
- Weather: Rain likely; model weather code indicates heavy rain showers
- Wind: Predominantly southerly (around 176°), up to 40 km/h; gusts up to 79 km/h
- Waves offshore: 2.34–3.66 m; period 8.1–9.0 seconds; mainly south-southeast (151–174°)
- Swell: 1.20–3.50 m; mainly southerly (108–188°); period 6.9–8.8 seconds
Fishing assessment: UNSUITABLE ON EXPOSED COAST AND FOR SMALL-CRAFT LAUNCHING. Heavy rain, strong gusts and very large modelled swell create a high-risk combination. Do not force a session.
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: Last Quarter Moon, at approximately 09:51 SAST; approximately 52% 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 for this day under the forecast combination. Wait for safe conditions rather than pursuing shad, garrick or gamefish during the deterioration.
CURRENT PUBLIC FISHING OBSERVATIONS
- The latest dated KingFisher KZN report located is 27 August 2026. It says the South Coast continues to produce garrick, while kingfish and shad remain important beach and rocky-point targets; it also notes Sardine Run effects still influencing fish movements and recommends preparing tackle and bait while waiting for the sea to settle.
- The Sardine News archive entry dated 25 August 2026 reports sardines again around Glenmore and Margate after a quiet period, with further shoal movement uncertain. This is a public observation rather than a confirmed prediction for every beach in Region 4.
- Public South Coast hotspot guidance identifies the Port Edward/Splash Rock area for sharks and gamefish, and Southbroom and Trafalgar for shad, kingfish and garrick, subject to local conditions, permits and reserve rules.
- No private groups, closed social posts or unverified same-morning catch log was used. The public reports are not a guarantee of catches at Ramsgate, Southbroom, Trafalgar or Port Edward.
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; coastal wind, rain and wave conditions can vary 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. Heights are sports-fishing references referenced to MLLW and are not suitable for navigation. The Thursday second minor window is explicitly a cross-midnight next-moonrise window because no daytime moonrise occurs on 3 September.
Public fishing information is dated and observational. The KingFisher 27 August report and The Sardine News 25 August entry provide the most current located public signals; they do not represent a live official catch count. For all marine decisions, inspect the actual beach, ledge, river mouth or launch and check official warnings.
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