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Kelso (Happy Wanderers) surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 SAST
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Kelso (Happy Wanderers) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kelso (Happy Wanderers) sea temperature is 23.5°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.2 °C max: 25.4 °C min: 22.9 °C)
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Kelso (Happy Wanderers) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kelso (Happy Wanderers) sea temperature is 23.5°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.2 °C max: 25.4 °C min: 22.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) this week:

The surf forecast for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kelso (Happy Wanderers) in the next 12 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
1.5
S
1.4
SSE
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.8
NE
0.6
S
0.7
SSE
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)118818161515141414141817151412121211106101214131212111110101012101018
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)116286277276322246242273213165115325659567411383289373344257209871521922151031005920181881181230
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
10
S
10
ESE
10
NNW
30
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NNW
10
S
5
NNE
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
15
SW
15
SSW
15
S
5
NNE
30
NE
40
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
10
WSW
15
SSE
10
NE
10
N
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
10
N
20
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcrossoncrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:11AM
1.68
5:28PM
1.55
5:41AM
1.58
6:03PM
1.45
6:18AM
1.46
6:46PM
1.33
7:05AM
1.31
7:54PM
1.21
8:27AM
1.18
9:57PM
1.18
10:43AM
1.15
11:49PM
1.30
12:18PM
1.26
12:52AM
1.49
1:16PM
1.41
1:39AM
1.67
2:01PM
1.54
2:20AM
1.81
2:41PM
1.65
2:58AM
1.90
3:18PM
1.72
3:35AM
1.91
3:54PM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:00PM
0.17
11:22AM
0.17
11:31PM
0.25
11:55AM
0.27
12:06AM
0.37
12:35PM
0.39
12:52AM
0.51
1:31PM
0.52
2:06AM
0.65
3:04PM
0.62
4:21AM
0.70
5:05PM
0.59
6:11AM
0.57
6:23PM
0.45
7:12AM
0.39
7:16PM
0.30
7:57AM
0.22
8:00PM
0.17
8:36AM
0.09
8:40PM
0.07
9:12AM
0.01
9:18PM
0.02
9:47AM
-0.01
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise-6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:30-
Sunset--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:16--5:15--5:15--5:15
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Rain (mm)
4--------------2--22----------------
Temp. °C202121212122202324222928242323222323212222202224212323202424212525222324
Feels °C (?)192020211617171920242827222121232221231917151819202424212222212223242122

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm 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 29°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Kelso (Happy Wanderers) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kelso (Happy Wanderers) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kelso (Happy Wanderers) 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 (Kelso (Happy Wanderers)) 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 Kelso (Happy Wanderers) 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.

Kelso (Happy Wanderers) is 5 km (3 miles) from Scottburgh. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Scottburgh. Scottburgh has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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