Ansteys Surf Forecast

/ Durban/KZN South (30 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (29.93° S 31.02° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Ansteys surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 03 Nov 2025 SAST

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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 22.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Nov 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 04) at 11PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5AM (Tue 4th Nov)	6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf	5AM (Tue 4th Nov)	6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful	2PM (Mon 10th Nov)	8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ansteys over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the ENE by Wed night).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).
	Mon 03		Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	E	S	S	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SE	SSE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Period(s) (?)	6	8	8	8	8	7	7	6	6	6	6	6	6	7	6	6	7	7	8	8	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	312	760	276	176	31	149	123	35	30	32	49	77	60	111	160	269	271	319	576	389	551
Wind (km/h)	NE	NNE	ENE	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	SW	SSE	E	N	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NNE	NE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross
High Tide / height (m)	2:10PM 2.00	2:28AM 1.89		2:47PM 2.11	3:06AM 1.98		3:23PM 2.16	3:43AM 2.02		4:00PM 2.14	4:22AM 2.00		4:38PM 2.06		5:02AM 1.92	5:16PM 1.93		5:44AM 1.79	5:57PM 1.76		6:31AM 1.64
Low Tide / height (m)		8:25PM 0.25	8:32AM 0.18		9:01PM 0.14	9:10AM 0.12		9:37PM 0.09	9:48AM 0.12		10:14PM 0.10	10:27AM 0.18		10:53PM 0.17	11:06AM 0.30		11:32PM 0.29	11:48AM 0.47		12:15AM 0.45	12:37PM 0.65

	Mon 03		Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09
Sunrise	-	-	4:58	-	-	4:58	-	-	4:58	-	-	4:56	-	-	4:56	-	-	4:54	-	-	4:54
Sunset	6:19	-	-	6:19	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:21	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	2	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	22	21	24	24	22	21	21	20	19	20	20	20	20	20	21	21	20	23	23	22	25
Feels °C (?)	17	16	23	22	18	18	18	20	19	18	19	17	17	18	15	15	15	19	19	18	21

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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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