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Ansteys surf break

Ansteys surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 19 Sep 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
21.6° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ansteys in the next 12 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 21st Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 22nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 19th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly near gales.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
4
3
0
!
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
2.4
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
1.7
ENE
3
S
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1
S
1
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
Period(s) (?)14141313888889911101099109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1818129082271565454634125189710934562213557422246169197225203199158
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
20
ENE
30
NNE
40
NE
40
NE
30
NNE
30
SSW
15
S
10
NNE
25
NNE
45
S
20
SW
15
SE
20
ENE
20
NNE
15
S
45
SSW
35
SW
30
S
25
S
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crossoncrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:47PM
1.83
2:59AM
1.80
3:15PM
1.95
3:26AM
1.88
3:40PM
2.03
3:52AM
1.93
4:05PM
2.07
4:16AM
1.94
4:29PM
2.06
4:40AM
1.92
4:53PM
2.02
5:03AM
1.86
5:16PM
1.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:35AM
0.42
8:57PM
0.39
9:03AM
0.30
9:24PM
0.28
9:29AM
0.22
9:50PM
0.21
9:55AM
0.18
10:15PM
0.19
10:19AM
0.17
10:39PM
0.20
10:42AM
0.21
11:02PM
0.26
11:05AM
0.28
11:26PM
0.34
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise5:50--5:48--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:43--5:41--
Sunset-5:50--5:50--5:51--5:51--5:52--5:52--5:52-
rain showers
cloud
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part cloud
clear
rain showers
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clear
cloud
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1----1--1-------22---
Temp. °C191919222120212120322821191919201817181919
Feels °C (?)181716161517182021292715171617191011111315
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Ansteys (light winds from the SW at Durban Intnl. Airport 13 km from Ansteys). 0.4m 7s swell from the S with a 0.3m 9s swell from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    1 hour 33 minutes ago Ansteys
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1 h 33 min ago

7 km/h
SW
Clean
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Ansteys, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Umlazi, Kwamashu and Umhlanga.

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