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Ansteys surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 17 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
24.2° C
(Which is 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 Monday (May 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ansteys in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ansteys over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | |
268 | 229 | 163 | 175 | 84 | 110 | 133 | 133 | 112 | 104 | 136 | 117 | 184 | 276 | 235 | 204 | 82 | 108 | 125 | 118 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:23AM2.00m | 4:49PM1.92m | 5:05AM1.91m | 5:33PM1.85m | 5:49AM1.79m | 6:22PM1.74m | 6:37AM1.64m | 7:17PM1.63m | 7:34AM1.50m | 8:24PM1.52m | 8:50AM1.38m | 9:47PM1.47m | 10:23AM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.21m | 10:37AM0.17m | 10:56PM0.28m | 11:19AM0.24m | 11:41PM0.39m | 12:04PM0.35m | 00:31AM0.52m | 12:53PM0.48m | 1:30AM0.65m | 1:53PM0.61m | 2:45AM0.75m | 3:08PM0.71m | 4:18AM0.78m | 4:35PM0.74m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
 | 5:08 | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 |
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Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | S 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
 kJ | 53 | 229 | 48 | 56 | 57 | 88 | 91 | 112 | 112 | 104 | 136 | 90 | 152 | 146 | 132 | 204 | 51 | 108 | 125 | 118 | 113 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | E 6 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 268 | 44 | 163 | 175 | 84 | 56 | 133 | 133 | 78 | 86 | 57 | 38 | 184 | 132 | 125 | 82 | 82 | 48 | 110 | 103 | 94 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 13 | E 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 6 | S 5 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 73 | 110 | 94 | 25 | 73 | 110 | 31 | 83 | 111 | 77 | 83 | 117 | 34 | 69 | 59 | 55 | 48 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 3 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 94 | — | 62 | 108 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 74 | 159 | 276 | 235 | 1 | 22 | 28 | 22 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 449 | 102 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 161 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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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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