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Ansteys surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
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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 Thursday (May 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ansteys in the next 12 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 12th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 11th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ansteys over the next 12 days.
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 61 | 51 | 49 | 214 | 183 | 165 | 159 | 546 | 380 | 526 | 150 | 538 | 494 | 316 | 488 | 181 | 264 | 459 | 698 | 389 | 333 | 294 | 293 | 313 | 246 | 203 | 165 | 127 | 114 | 187 | 277 | 394 | 389 | 202 | 235 | 188 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross | on | cross | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:09AM 2.04 | 4:30PM 1.93 | 4:44AM 1.96 | 5:05PM 1.85 | 5:19AM 1.84 | 5:42PM 1.74 | 5:54AM 1.69 | 6:21PM 1.61 | 6:32AM 1.53 | 7:07PM 1.48 | 7:18AM 1.38 | 8:12PM 1.37 | 8:36AM 1.25 | 9:56PM 1.33 | 10:40AM 1.23 | 11:34PM 1.39 | 12:08PM 1.30 | 12:33AM 1.49 | 12:58PM 1.40 | 1:14AM 1.60 | 1:35PM 1.51 | 1:49AM 1.70 | 2:08PM 1.61 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:59PM 0.18 | 10:22AM 0.17 | 10:35PM 0.24 | 10:57AM 0.25 | 11:10PM 0.35 | 11:32AM 0.36 | 11:47PM 0.49 | 12:08PM 0.49 | 12:27AM 0.64 | 12:47PM 0.63 | 1:16AM 0.78 | 1:38PM 0.76 | 2:34AM 0.89 | 3:01PM 0.85 | 4:37AM 0.91 | 4:52PM 0.85 | 6:07AM 0.82 | 6:07PM 0.78 | 6:57AM 0.70 | 6:56PM 0.67 | 7:34AM 0.59 | 7:34PM 0.57 | 8:06AM 0.49 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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