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Banana Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banana Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 20th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banana Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | |
172 | 85 | 105 | 127 | 247 | 290 | 306 | 198 | 98 | 49 | 98 | 85 | 80 | 71 | 48 | 85 | 107 | 98 | 66 | 63 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 5:05AM1.72m | 5:31PM1.62m | 5:49AM1.60m | 6:19PM1.53m | 6:36AM1.45m | 7:16PM1.42m | 7:32AM1.30m | 8:26PM1.33m | 8:45AM1.18m | 9:53PM1.29m | 10:20AM1.13m | 11:18PM1.32m | 11:46AM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50PM0.10m | 11:18AM0.10m | 11:36PM0.20m | 12:01PM0.20m | 00:26AM0.34m | 12:50PM0.32m | 1:24AM0.48m | 1:48PM0.43m | 2:40AM0.60m | 3:01PM0.52m | 4:18AM0.65m | 4:28PM0.56m | 5:47AM0.60m | 5:46PM0.53m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — |
 | 5:08 | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | E 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
 kJ | 172 | 82 | 44 | 108 | 247 | 290 | 306 | 198 | 98 | 301 | 389 | 89 | 77 | 36 | 184 | 100 | 94 | 70 | 66 | 63 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 8 | SSE 14 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | SE 7 | S 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 24 | 41 | 105 | 71 | 78 | 90 | 60 | 81 | 268 | 49 | 98 | 169 | 114 | 112 | 48 | 85 | 107 | 98 | 68 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 13 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 13 | S 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 26 | 85 | 55 | 127 | 129 | 82 | 51 | 84 | 36 | 27 | 16 | 85 | 80 | 71 | 35 | 40 | 12 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | E 12 | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | SSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 10 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 20 | 628 | — | — | 13 | 9 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 33 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 84 | 84 | 88 | 84 | 57 | 0 | 152 | 602 | 0 | 33 | 33 | 9 | 33 | 33 |
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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 16 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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