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Ansteys surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 18 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
24.5° C
 (Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 Tuesday (Jan 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 20th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 23rd Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun morning, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
S
3
S
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
1.7
ENE
2
NE
0.8
E
1
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
1
S
2.2
S
Period(s) (?)781010101013131213121212771212111158
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4881141200156159204331335305268225199153277429187294855642551
Wind
(km/h)
50
SSW
45
SSW
20
SW
15
S
10
ESE
10
WSW
20
S
30
S
25
SSW
15
SSE
20
ENE
25
NNE
30
NE
25
NNE
10
N
25
S
20
SE
10
SSW
30
S
40
SSW
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossoncrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:57AM
1.88
7:03PM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:38AM
0.32
1:05PM
0.52
1:14AM
0.43
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise5:11--5:11--5:13--5:13--5:15--5:16--5:16--
Sunset-7:00--7:00--6:59--6:59--6:59--6:58--6:58-
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
2-22----61---------13
Temp. °C232323212222232422222322242625252524252521
Feels °C (?)181617202121202118202019202326232526232215
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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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