Ansteys Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, South Africa)

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Ansteys Surf Guide

Ansteys in Durban is an exposed beach break that only works when conditions are just right Offshore winds blow from the northwest. Surfable in an onshore breeze Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the east. The beach break provides left and right handers. Sometimes crowded. Beware of and rips.

Ansteys Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach	4	inconsistent	25.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Ansteys:

The best conditions reported for surf at Ansteys occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Ansteys (for consistent clean waves)?

juneBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Ansteys with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of June. Clean surfable waves are typically found 23% of the time in June while 18% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 59% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

23%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

18%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

59%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Ansteys Location Map

Interactive Ansteys surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Ansteys is Durban International Airport (DUR) in South Africa, 8 km (5 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Ansteys is Virginia (Durban) Airport (VIR), also in South Africa, 18 km (11 miles) away.

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Ansteys Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 4 May 2026, 11:51 Local Time

m, °C	Monday 04
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (m)	S	ENE	NE	ENE
Period (s)	11	7	6	7
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	cross	cross- off	off

What does Ansteys look like?

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Credit: Walter Sutherland Credit: Walter Sutherland Credit: Chantel Stone

Tides at Ansteys

Current tide and informaton

For Durban, South Africa, 7 km from Ansteys.

Next High Water: 05:02pm | 1.76m

Next Low Water: 11:04pm | 0.43m

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Ansteys Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 25.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (25.4 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Ansteys won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 25.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite