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Banana Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 26 Jan 2026 SAST
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Banana Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Banana Beach sea temperature is
25.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banana Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Banana Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banana Beach in the next 12 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jan 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 27th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 27th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 31st Jan)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
1
S
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.2
ENE
1.6
NE
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)121261212121314141313135613121111111015
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)815278895658108133161116102676917296837191221057
Wind
(km/h)
45
NE
20
SSW
20
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
15
SE
5
ENE
0
NE
20
S
20
S
10
NNE
30
NE
25
NE
15
N
15
SE
10
NE
5
NW
15
SSE
15
ENE
10
NNE
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		glassglasscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		oncrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:43PM
1.19
9:38AM
1.30
10:27PM
1.08
11:38AM
1.24
12:43AM
1.13
1:21PM
1.33
2:03AM
1.29
2:24PM
1.47
2:54AM
1.48
3:10PM
1.59
3:36AM
1.64
3:49PM
1.69
4:13AM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:46PM
0.53
2:54AM
0.51
4:15PM
0.63
4:37AM
0.62
6:22PM
0.61
6:46AM
0.58
7:49PM
0.47
8:06AM
0.44
8:42PM
0.31
8:59AM
0.29
9:23PM
0.16
9:41AM
0.17
9:59PM
0.05
10:19AM
0.10
Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Sunrise--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24
Sunset7:00--6:59--6:59--6:58--6:58--6:57--6:57--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------12---11--1--1-
Temp. °C292626262426252426252427262326272526272427
Feels °C (?)262728272428272727242725242227292827282627
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Information about the Banana Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Banana Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Banana Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Banana Beach 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 (Banana Beach) 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 Banana Beach 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.

Banana Beach is 28 km (17 miles) from Port Shepstone. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Shepstone. Port Shepstone has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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