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Battery Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 09 Jan 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
24.6° 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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) 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 0.2m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 10th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 15th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 15th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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 Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
4
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
2
S
0.9
SSW
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.7
SSW
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
2.1
ENE
1.4
E
1.5
E
2
S
Period(s) (?)6714121211151488888888999108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)266388308485325143215201249223300322230270196230286645327434526
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
N
25
NE
25
NE
10
N
20
ENE
25
NE
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
NNE
5
S
45
SSW
45
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on		oncross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:34PM
1.56
8:10AM
1.61
8:14PM
1.43
8:59AM
1.51
9:08PM
1.31
10:12AM
1.42
10:47PM
1.24
11:52AM
1.41
12:47AM
1.28
1:15PM
1.48
1:56AM
1.39
2:09PM
1.58
2:41AM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:39PM
0.66
1:44AM
0.59
2:22PM
0.78
2:25AM
0.72
3:20PM
0.88
3:21AM
0.83
4:54PM
0.94
4:56AM
0.91
6:43PM
0.89
6:43AM
0.88
7:50PM
0.78
7:52AM
0.79
8:33PM
0.66
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise5:03--5:05--5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:09--
Sunset-7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00-
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
Rain (mm)
--4--------------4132
Temp. °C242321232423252624262725262625262624252623
Feels °C (?)222019232526252726262827282728272725292816
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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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