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Banana Beach Surf Forecast
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Banana Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 SAST
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 Thursday (May 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 1st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 1st May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banana Beach over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 15 | 28 | 401 | 619 | 235 | 0 | 612 | 640 | 2442 | 847 | 291 | 125 | 106 | 61 | 110 | 80 | 52 | 56 | 37 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 59 | 52 | 105 | 644 | 1117 | 845 | 412 | 545 | 434 | 304 | 236 | 163 | 114 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:23PM 1.65 | 5:40AM 1.65 | 6:03PM 1.52 | 6:20AM 1.46 | 6:50PM 1.37 | 7:06AM 1.28 | 7:53PM 1.22 | 8:15AM 1.11 | 9:45PM 1.14 | 10:27AM 1.04 | 11:44PM 1.20 | 12:12PM 1.11 | 12:48AM 1.31 | 1:07PM 1.22 | 1:28AM 1.42 | 1:46PM 1.32 | 2:00AM 1.52 | 2:17PM 1.41 | 2:29AM 1.59 | 2:46PM 1.49 | 2:56AM 1.65 | 3:14PM 1.54 | 3:23AM 1.67 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:14AM 0.06 | 11:27PM 0.14 | 11:51AM 0.19 | 12:08AM 0.31 | 12:32PM 0.35 | 12:56AM 0.49 | 1:22PM 0.50 | 2:04AM 0.66 | 2:40PM 0.63 | 4:14AM 0.75 | 4:47PM 0.66 | 6:16AM 0.68 | 6:16PM 0.59 | 7:11AM 0.56 | 7:06PM 0.49 | 7:46AM 0.44 | 7:42PM 0.40 | 8:15AM 0.34 | 8:13PM 0.32 | 8:42AM 0.25 | 8:43PM 0.26 | 9:08AM 0.19 | 9:11PM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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