Battery Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 05 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
26.1° C
(Which is 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 Friday (Feb 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Battery Beach in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 6th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 6th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 10th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
3
3
1
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
NE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.3
SSW
0.5
E
0.8
E
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
S
1.1
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.5
S
1.9
S
Period(s) (?)78769977788813131312147877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4851699413239108826262147113111212430640314439206212214351
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
20
E
35
S
5
W
20
E
10
SE
10
WSW
15
SSE
5
E
15
N
20
NE
35
ENE
20
NNE
25
NE
5
ENE
5
NNW
20
ENE
25
NE
5
WNW
35
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
6:17AM
1.96
6:22PM
1.82
6:45AM
1.85
6:48PM
1.70
7:12AM
1.72
7:13PM
1.55
7:42AM
1.58
7:41PM
1.40
8:21AM
1.43
8:26PM
1.25
9:57AM
1.29
12:17AM
1.18
1:09PM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:03AM
0.26
12:23PM
0.42
12:30AM
0.37
12:51PM
0.54
12:55AM
0.49
1:19PM
0.68
1:21AM
0.64
1:51PM
0.82
1:50AM
0.80
2:40PM
0.96
2:41AM
0.96
5:43PM
1.04
6:24AM
1.02
7:49PM
0.90
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
Sunrise-5:28--5:28--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:33-
Sunset--6:50--6:50--6:49--6:47--6:46--6:46--6:45
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clear
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clear
clear
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------3-121--3--5----1
Temp. °C262727262627262727252627262828262728262626
Feels °C (?)252827282728282930292626302829312728252625
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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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