Baggies surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 22 Feb 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
27.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baggies this week:

The surf forecast for Baggies over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Baggies in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) 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+) 2PM (Tue 24th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 24th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 24th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.7
SE
1.3
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
NE
1.4
ENE
1.8
ENE
1
E
1.4
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.7
E
0.7
E
1.5
S
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.7
S
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)8856777881198886111314141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)625983212277335192365111459198846468154144123203192282195
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
10
E
25
NNE
25
NNE
5
SSW
15
SW
15
S
20
S
10
W
10
E
15
E
5
NE
20
SW
15
SW
20
NNE
5
NE
20
S
15
SW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:37PM
1.58
7:02AM
1.63
7:13PM
1.41
7:43AM
1.43
8:00PM
1.22
8:48AM
1.23
9:50PM
1.06
11:42AM
1.13
1:03AM
1.14
1:35PM
1.27
2:10AM
1.36
2:26PM
1.45
2:51AM
1.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:44AM
0.19
1:14PM
0.35
1:22AM
0.37
2:00PM
0.53
2:14AM
0.57
3:23PM
0.71
4:19AM
0.74
6:33PM
0.70
7:16AM
0.65
7:55PM
0.51
8:19AM
0.46
8:38PM
0.32
8:59AM
0.29
Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:46
Sunset6:37--6:36--6:35--6:34--6:32--6:31--6:30--
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
heavy rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---1558-8111---452---1-
Temp. °C262427262326242325262426262422222328282426
Feels °C (?)252425252426272625262527262623232531302528
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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 12 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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