Banana Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 08 Dec 2025 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
24.1° 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 Monday (Dec 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banana Beach in the next 12 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 8th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 8th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 12th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
1
ENE
0.8
SSW
1.3
S
0.5
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.1
S
1
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.5
S
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)131261351214141414141414221010101111913
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13383631980862392232133083612321319198716859374090
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
15
NE
5
WNW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
20
S
15
SSE
10
NNE
40
NE
45
NE
30
NNE
25
NE
40
SW
5
NNW
25
S
25
S
20
S
5
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscrosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:57PM
1.54
6:31AM
1.53
6:41PM
1.41
7:22AM
1.44
7:29PM
1.28
8:21AM
1.34
8:29PM
1.16
9:32AM
1.28
9:52PM
1.09
10:52AM
1.26
11:25PM
1.09
12:03PM
1.29
12:37AM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:49AM
0.26
12:08AM
0.21
12:36PM
0.38
12:53AM
0.31
1:29PM
0.51
1:42AM
0.42
2:33PM
0.62
2:42AM
0.53
3:55PM
0.67
3:57AM
0.60
5:24PM
0.66
5:20AM
0.61
6:33PM
0.59
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Sunrise4:47--4:47--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--
Sunset-6:50--6:51--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:53--6:54-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
----273511---11--71-2
Temp. °C252523252522212020222322292722242421212222
Feels °C (?)262625242320191819171716292320232317222122
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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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