Battery Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 30 Aug 2025 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
20.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Sunday (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 6th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 15s

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 Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri morning).

Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sat
06
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
3
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
0.3
SSW
0.5
S
1.3
SSW
1.9
S
1.4
S
0.6
SSW
0.7
E
1.2
ESE
1.5
E
1.3
ENE
1
E
1.1
SSW
0.4
E
0.7
S
1
ENE
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
1
S
1.4
S
Period(s) (?)616115871310777761110101212111114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)131117121180508336271211222268240213266106236544248239316479921
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
15
ENE
10
ENE
35
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
10
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
30
S
25
SSW
5
W
10
SSE
15
NE
10
NNE
25
SSW
30
S
15
SW
10
E
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:19AM
1.36
7:45PM
1.37
8:13AM
1.21
9:24PM
1.22
12:34PM
1.20
12:56AM
1.28
1:42PM
1.39
1:50AM
1.45
2:16PM
1.60
2:25AM
1.62
2:46PM
1.79
2:56AM
1.78
3:16PM
1.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:23AM
0.76
1:21PM
0.80
2:10AM
0.90
2:20PM
0.97
5:24AM
0.98
6:45PM
0.98
7:20AM
0.82
7:49PM
0.79
8:00AM
0.64
8:24PM
0.60
8:32AM
0.45
8:55PM
0.42
9:02AM
0.28
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sat
06
Sunrise-6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05-
Sunset--5:39--5:39--5:40--5:40--5:42--5:42--5:43
clear
clear
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212222212020192121202522191920182121191919
Feels °C (?)212121231617202019182319182019161817171817
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Battery Beach (light winds from the SSW at Mount Edgecombe 14 km from Battery Beach). 1.6m 7s swell from the SSW with a 1.4m 7s swell from the S and a 0.8m 14s groundswell from the SSW as well as a 0.5m 8s swell from the ENE. 4 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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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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