South Africa faces damaging waves and scattered storms on Sunday

The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued its regional forecast for Sunday, 5 April 2026, with a Yellow Level 1 coastal wave warning in effect and a mix of warm, partly cloudy and unsettled conditions expected across the country’s nine provinces. South Africans heading to the beach this Sunday should think twice before venturing out along a significant stretch of the coastline. Saws issued a Yellow Level 1 impact-based warning, cautioning that “damaging waves leading to disruption in beachfront activities is expected between Saldanha Bay and Plettenberg Bay from tomorrow into Monday (06/04/2026).” The warning remains the only severe weather alert in effect, with Saws confirming “Nil” across both fire danger warnings and advisories for the day.

Here’s what to expect in your province on Sunday, 5 April: Residents in the north of the province are in for a hot day, while the rest of Gauteng can expect a fine and warm start before cloud builds through the afternoon. Saws noted that “the expected UVB sunburn index: High,” urging residents to take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure. Saws warned of “morning fog along the Highveld and escarpment,” with conditions turning partly cloudy and warm as the day progresses, though it will remain cool in places along the escarpment.

From the afternoon, residents in the escarpment and western Lowveld should be prepared for “chance of light drizzle or light rain possible,” according to Saws. Limpopo can expect a straightforward Sunday, with Saws forecasting “partly cloudy and warm to hot” conditions throughout the day. Residents can look forward to a fine and warm morning. Saws forecast conditions will become “partly cloudy in the afternoon” as Sunday progresses.