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Ansteys surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 27 Apr 2024 SAST
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Ansteys surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ansteys sea temperature is 23.4°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.4 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.1 °C)
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Ansteys surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ansteys sea temperature is 23.4°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.4 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ansteys this week:

The surf forecast for Ansteys over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ansteys in the next 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 29th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ansteys over the next 12 days.

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Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.3
ENE
1
E
1.4
ENE
1.7
ENE
2
NE
1.2
ENE
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
1
S
0.9
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
1.8
NE
1.3
ENE
1.7
ENE
2.2
NE
1.7
ENE
2.3
ENE
2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
E
0.9
ENE
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
1
E
1.4
ENE
1.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)8885777781817161513121111111067778898888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2401761157888176293407155162354309283259280206233182161224149277449345722573270163134107134140111140256184
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
NW
30
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
10
SSE
5
NE
15
NNW
30
SSW
20
S
10
SSW
5
ESE
10
ENE
20
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
20
WSW
25
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
SW
15
S
10
E
10
N
25
NE
30
NE
20
N
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:30PM
1.76
5:42AM
1.75
6:05PM
1.66
6:18AM
1.62
6:50PM
1.55
7:07AM
1.46
8:00PM
1.43
8:32AM
1.33
9:58PM
1.39
10:48AM
1.32
11:46PM
1.50
12:19PM
1.45
12:50AM
1.67
1:15PM
1.62
1:38AM
1.84
2:00PM
1.78
2:19AM
1.97
2:39PM
1.89
2:57AM
2.05
3:17PM
1.96
3:34AM
2.08
3:54PM
1.97
4:09AM
2.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:34PM
0.44
11:55AM
0.46
12:11AM
0.57
12:33PM
0.57
12:59AM
0.71
1:28PM
0.70
2:21AM
0.84
3:05PM
0.80
4:37AM
0.85
5:08PM
0.76
6:14AM
0.71
6:27PM
0.61
7:11AM
0.53
7:21PM
0.45
7:54AM
0.37
8:05PM
0.31
8:34AM
0.24
8:44PM
0.21
9:11AM
0.16
9:22PM
0.16
9:47AM
0.14
9:59PM
0.18
10:22AM
0.17
Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
Sunrise--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30
Sunset5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:17--5:16--5:15--5:15--5:15--
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Rain (mm)
-------------2----------------------
Temp. °C222121222122252325252423232322232323232123252222242222242222222122232223
Feels °C (?)202117171718212325272120212324242320191719212320212020222423232419192021

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Fri night, light winds from the N by Sat night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

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Information about the Ansteys Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ansteys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ansteys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ansteys surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ansteys) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ansteys may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Ansteys, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Umlazi, Kwamashu and Umhlanga.

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