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Ansteys surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 08 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.4° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ansteys this week:
The surf forecast for Ansteys over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ansteys in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) 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 3.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 8th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ansteys over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | S 13 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | |
1469 | 2141 | 2750 | 1675 | 1027 | 584 | 225 | 202 | 177 | 670 | 154 | 120 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 402 | 188 | 1190 | 1505 | 839 | 426 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:40PM1.42m | 7:56AM1.31m | 9:09PM1.37m | 9:44AM1.26m | 10:53PM1.42m | 11:28AM1.32m | 00:06AM1.54m | 12:32PM1.46m | 00:58AM1.69m | 1:21PM1.61m | 1:41AM1.83m | 2:03PM1.75m | 2:22AM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:10PM0.72m | 1:56AM0.85m | 2:20PM0.80m | 3:43AM0.89m | 4:05PM0.81m | 5:27AM0.82m | 5:35PM0.73m | 6:31AM0.68m | 6:36PM0.59m | 7:17AM0.52m | 7:24PM0.45m | 7:58AM0.38m | 8:08PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 |
 kJ | 1469 | 2141 | 2750 | 1675 | 1027 | 584 | 225 | 202 | 177 | 670 | 437 | 120 | 167 | 178 | 405 | 402 | 188 | 1190 | 1505 | 839 | 426 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | S 10 | SSE 5 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 14 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 486 | 817 | 41 | 38 | 36 | 33 | 21 | 135 | 49 | 41 | 40 | 92 | 33 | 22 | 10 | 8 | 143 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SW 16 | SW 18 | S 16 | ENE 7 | SSE 15 | S 10 | E 4 | E 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 86 | 69 | 57 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 65 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | N 4 | SSE 5 | NE 8 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 3490 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 37 | 13 | 85 | 65 | 154 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 45 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 210 | 19 | 28 | 6 | 229 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 729 | 260 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
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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 16 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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