Battery Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 01 Dec 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
24.5° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Monday (Dec 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Dec 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 1st Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 1st Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 4th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
1
S
0.6
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.5
S
1.1
S
1
S
1.5
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.8
S
1.9
S
1.2
S
0.7
ESE
0.7
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)141312151413611101114111177776666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)39033499300265129126389235269808300227200143297341112443927
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
ENE
15
N
5
SE
20
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
S
15
NE
25
NE
15
N
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
SW
20
S
30
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
15
ESE
0
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:51PM
1.77
1:15AM
1.64
1:39PM
1.89
2:04AM
1.77
2:24PM
1.99
2:49AM
1.87
3:07PM
2.04
3:34AM
1.92
3:49PM
2.04
4:17AM
1.94
4:31PM
1.99
5:01AM
1.90
5:13PM
1.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:12PM
0.51
7:19AM
0.43
7:59PM
0.37
8:08AM
0.34
8:43PM
0.27
8:53AM
0.27
9:25PM
0.20
9:38AM
0.26
10:07PM
0.18
10:22AM
0.29
10:48PM
0.21
11:06AM
0.36
11:30PM
0.28
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Sunrise4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47--
Sunset-6:42--6:42--6:43--6:44--6:45--6:45--6:45-
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mod rain
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part cloud
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part cloud
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thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222321232421202019192121242522242422222322
Feels °C (?)212120252420181918181818242522232321242324
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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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