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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