Baggies surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 13 Apr 2026 SAST
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Baggies surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Baggies sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baggies this week:

The surf forecast for Baggies over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Baggies in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 13th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 14th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 17th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baggies over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.9
E
1.3
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.3
S
1.2
S
0.7
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.4
S
1
S
0.8
SSE
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)1211115577676666778876610
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)47432322361725310812336373680186172131128176794736
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
15
SE
0
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
10
NW
25
S
25
SSW
15
SW
5
ESE
10
E
10
N
15
NE
15
NE
10
NW
5
NW
30
S
10
SW
0
SSE
10
ENE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onglasscross-
off
crossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossoffglasscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--
Sunset-5:38--5:37--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32-
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-13-------11----21---
Temp. °C252523262825272523232422272827292320202221
Feels °C (?)232525252727252322252524272825301918222323
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Information about the Baggies Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Baggies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baggies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baggies 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 (Baggies) 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 Baggies 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.

Baggies is 11 km (7 miles) from Umlazi. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Umlazi. Umlazi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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