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, 17–21 September 2026.
Issued: Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 04:00 SAST.
Issue key: REGION1-THURSDAY-2026-09-17
WINDOW AT A GLANCE
Thursday–Friday: Hazardous heavy-rain, swell and gust conditions; avoid exposed coast and small-craft activity.
Saturday: Some easing, but residual swell and rain risk keep conditions marginal.
Sunday–Monday: The best opportunity in this window is modelled, subject to local checks for surge, currents and access.
THURSDAY — 17 SEPTEMBER 2026
- Temperature: 15.6–16.9°C
- Rain: 100% maximum probability; approximately 31.1 mm expected
- Wind: mainly southwest (218°), maximum approximately 25.0 km/h; gusts to 49.3 km/h
- Waves: approximately 2.06–3.22 m, period 8.2–9.0 seconds; direction mainly southeast (155°)
- Swell: approximately 1.42–1.94 m, period 7.2–8.3 seconds; direction mainly south (178°)
Marine/fishing rating: VERY POOR / HAZARDOUS. Heavy rain, strong gusts and large waves make exposed coast and small-craft activity unsafe. Flooding, poor visibility and slippery access are additional concerns.
TIDES — SCOTTBURGH
Low 00:22 — 0.55 m · High 06:23 — 1.55 m · Low 12:24 — 0.61 m · High 18:36 — 1.58 m
SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR
Sunrise 05:54 · Sunset 17:51 · Moonrise 09:23 · Moonset — · Waxing Crescent, 37%
Major: 15:46–17:46. Minor: 08:23–10:23 and 22:46–00:46.
FRIDAY — 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
- Temperature: 12.7–15.3°C
- Rain: 100% maximum probability; approximately 31.8 mm expected
- Wind: mainly southwest (208°), maximum approximately 26.2 km/h; gusts to 49.3 km/h
- Waves: approximately 2.70–3.72 m, period 8.3–8.8 seconds; direction mainly southeast (137°)
- Swell: approximately 2.00–3.22 m, period 7.3–8.3 seconds; direction mainly southeast (134°)
Marine/fishing rating: VERY POOR / HAZARDOUS. Heavy rain remains likely and swell increases. Avoid exposed rocks, surf zones and launching small craft; do not mistake a temporary wind lull for safe conditions.
TIDES — SCOTTBURGH
Low 00:49 — 0.70 m · High 06:49 — 1.40 m · Low 12:49 — 0.79 m · High 19:02 — 1.40 m
SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR
Sunrise 05:53 · Sunset 17:51 · Moonrise 10:10 · Moonset 00:12 · Waxing Crescent, 46%
Major: 16:37–18:37. Minor: 09:10–11:10 and 23:42–01:42.
SATURDAY — 19 SEPTEMBER 2026
- Temperature: 13.1–21.5°C
- Rain: 78% maximum probability; approximately 0.0 mm expected
- Wind: mainly northeast (31°), maximum approximately 19.9 km/h; gusts to 41.8 km/h
- Waves: approximately 1.84–2.64 m, period 8.3–8.8 seconds; direction mainly southeast (120°)
- Swell: approximately 1.74–2.60 m, period 6.5–7.2 seconds; direction mainly southeast (115°)
Marine/fishing rating: MARGINAL. Rain risk remains, with easing but still substantial swell and gusts. A sheltered-water window may develop; exposed fishing depends on the actual shorebreak and surge.
TIDES — SCOTTBURGH
Low 01:22 — 0.85 m · High 07:28 — 1.25 m · Low 13:24 — 0.98 m · High 19:47 — 1.22 m
SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR
Sunrise 05:52 · Sunset 17:51 · Moonrise 11:02 · Moonset 01:05 · Waxing Gibbous, 55%
Major: 18:29–20:29. Minor: 10:02–12:02 and 00:05–02:05.
SUNDAY — 20 SEPTEMBER 2026
- Temperature: 14.3–23.3°C
- Rain: 12% maximum probability; approximately 0.9 mm expected
- Wind: mainly northeast (36°), maximum approximately 16.6 km/h; gusts to 36.4 km/h
- Waves: approximately 1.50–1.80 m, period 7.5–8.4 seconds; direction mainly east-southeast (112°)
- Swell: approximately 1.32–1.70 m, period 5.7–6.6 seconds; direction mainly east-southeast (103°)
Marine/fishing rating: FAIR, WITH LOCAL CHECKS. The best general marine day in this issue is modelled, with smaller waves, low rain probability and lighter wind. Check residual surge and beach conditions before fishing.
TIDES — SCOTTBURGH
Low 03:13 — 1.01 m · High 12:04 — 1.16 m · Low 18:40 — 1.04 m
SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR
Sunrise 05:50 · Sunset 17:52 · Moonrise 11:57 · Moonset 01:53 · Waxing Gibbous, 65%
Major: 19:19–21:19. Minor: 10:57–12:57 and 00:53–02:53.
MONDAY — 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
- Temperature: 15.7–24.0°C
- Rain: 18% maximum probability; approximately 0.0 mm expected
- Wind: mainly east-southeast (104°), maximum approximately 11.1 km/h; gusts to 28.1 km/h
- Waves: approximately 1.42–1.48 m, period 8.6–9.0 seconds; direction mainly southeast (133°)
- Swell: approximately 0.98–1.28 m, period 5.9–9.1 seconds; direction mainly east-southeast (105°)
Marine/fishing rating: GOODER WINDOW, SUBJECT TO SURGE. Light wind and low rain probability provide the most promising conditions of the window, with modest waves. Continue to check local currents, water movement and access.
TIDES — SCOTTBURGH
High 00:37 — 1.22 m · Low 06:57 — 0.88 m · High 13:24 — 1.34 m · Low 19:35 — 0.85 m
SUN, MOON & SOLUNAR
Sunrise 05:49 · Sunset 17:53 · Moonrise 12:55 · Moonset 02:36 · Waxing Gibbous, 73%
Major: 20:08–22:08. Minor: 11:55–13:55 and 01:36–03:36.
CURRENT PUBLIC FISHING OBSERVATIONS
- A current KZN fishing report located for this issue described the coastline as producing strong seasonal fishing, with kob prominent and action reported from Durban down the South Coast.
- These are regional public observations, not a verified same-morning catch tally for every Upper South Coast mark. No independently verified same-day Amanzimtoti-to-Scottburgh catch report or confirmed local sardine-netting update was available at issue time.
- Given the forecast, fishing effort should be deferred during the heavy-rain and large-swell phase. Sunday and Monday appear the most plausible opportunities, subject to actual shorebreak, wind, visibility and official warnings.
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, not live catch verification. 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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