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Ansteys surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 28 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
23.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Ansteys surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SSE swell with 773 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with S swell.
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 Saturday (May 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ansteys in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 30th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 30th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
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 Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 6 | NE 6 | S 4 | ENE 7 | S 5 | S 6 | E 7 | SE 5 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 5 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | |
30 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 75 | 66 | 9 | 8 | 57 | 62 | 47 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 80 | 33 | 22 | 56 | 176 | 92 | 210 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 2:10PM1.59m | 2:22AM1.75m | 2:44PM1.65m | 2:55AM1.79m | 3:17PM1.70m | 3:27AM1.81m | 3:50PM1.72m | 3:59AM1.80m | 4:23PM1.73m | 4:31AM1.77m | 4:55PM1.72m | 5:03AM1.72m | 5:29PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05AM0.49m | 8:09PM0.51m | 8:39AM0.43m | 8:44PM0.47m | 9:11AM0.38m | 9:18PM0.44m | 9:42AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.43m | 10:13AM0.35m | 10:24PM0.44m | 10:44AM0.37m | 10:58PM0.48m | 11:16AM0.40m | 11:34PM0.53m | |||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17 | |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 4 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
 kJ | 30 | 9 | 5 | 130 | 147 | 50 | 179 | 19 | 57 | 62 | 47 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 47 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | SSW 15 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 15 | E 8 | SSW 13 | E 8 | ENE 6 | SSW 11 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 16 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 123 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 78 | 23 | 35 | 21 | 4 | 24 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 8 | SSW 19 | S 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — |
| kJ | 14 | 5 | 36 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 81 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 79 | 31 | 91 | 22 | 40 | 8 | 29 | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 5 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 75 | 66 | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 27 | 14 | 30 | 80 | 33 | 22 | 56 | 176 | 92 | 210 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 130 | 43 | 10 | 8 | 900 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 389 | 45 | 2616 | 9 |
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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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