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Ansteys surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 16 Jan 2026 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
24.8° 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 Monday (Jan 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ansteys in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 19th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 19th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
2
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.5
E
2.5
S
2.5
S
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1
E
0.9
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
2.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)91010107810101010101312131212141313127
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)225214288477592731196153159204159401305268228175195356340247401
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
5
S
20
NE
15
NNE
50
SSW
45
SSW
25
SW
15
S
15
E
10
WNW
10
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
10
E
15
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:17AM
1.66
3:23PM
1.77
3:49AM
1.78
3:55PM
1.85
4:19AM
1.88
4:25PM
1.90
4:49AM
1.95
4:55PM
1.93
5:19AM
1.99
5:25PM
1.93
5:50AM
1.99
5:55PM
1.89
6:22AM
1.96
6:27PM
1.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:07PM
0.54
9:17AM
0.58
9:38PM
0.43
9:51AM
0.48
10:08PM
0.33
10:23AM
0.41
10:37PM
0.27
10:54AM
0.37
11:05PM
0.23
11:24AM
0.35
11:35PM
0.22
11:55AM
0.37
12:05AM
0.25
12:28PM
0.43
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
Sunrise-5:09--5:11--5:11--5:13--5:13--5:15--5:16-
Sunset--7:00--7:00--7:00--6:59--6:59--6:59--6:58
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----121----3--------
Temp. °C242324232523222123222223222122222324232425
Feels °C (?)242524232217182022222321171921212021212122
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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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