Battery Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 24 Feb 2026 SAST
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Battery Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Battery Beach sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Battery Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Battery Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Battery Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 24th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 28th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 3rd Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
0
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NE
1.7
ENE
1.3
E
1.9
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.9
E
0.6
E
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.2
S
1.1
S
2
S
0.9
SSW
2.2
SE
Period(s) (?)778881088815141312788666158
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)405329196488224305109555010913226410320021011110091285308535
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
5
SE
20
SW
15
S
20
S
10
W
15
ENE
20
ENE
0
N
5
W
0
SSE
20
NNE
10
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
30
S
20
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
40
SW
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossglassglassglasscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:04PM
1.44
8:54AM
1.43
10:01PM
1.28
11:45AM
1.35
1:06AM
1.37
1:35PM
1.50
2:10AM
1.59
2:25PM
1.68
2:50AM
1.79
3:03PM
1.84
3:24AM
1.95
3:35PM
1.96
3:54AM
2.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:01PM
0.76
2:19AM
0.80
3:33PM
0.92
4:42AM
0.96
6:39PM
0.89
7:19AM
0.84
7:55PM
0.69
8:18AM
0.64
8:38PM
0.50
8:58AM
0.46
9:12PM
0.34
9:31AM
0.32
9:43PM
0.22
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise5:41--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--
Sunset-6:34--6:32--6:31--6:30--6:30--6:29--6:28-
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
--4-----1311----162218
Temp. °C272725252624252624232323262725272623222119
Feels °C (?)303125242525252625262724282827272421231714
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Information about the Battery Beach Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Battery Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

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