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Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf break

Dairy Beach (New Pier) surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 11 Jan 2026 SAST
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Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dairy Beach (New Pier) sea temperature is
25.2° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dairy Beach (New Pier) this week:

The surf forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dairy Beach (New Pier) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 13th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
2.1
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.4
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.9
S
1.2
E
1.4
S
1.1
S
1.2
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)7777788888899997101091010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)104124218181374568441251532224277442463304241376269394210266300
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
15
E
15
NE
10
NNE
15
SE
25
NE
25
NNE
30
S
40
SSW
30
SW
35
SSW
30
S
15
SW
20
S
10
SE
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononcross-
on		ononcrossononcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:49PM
1.68
3:17AM
1.66
3:23PM
1.77
3:49AM
1.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
8:39AM
0.68
9:07PM
0.54
9:17AM
0.58
9:38PM
0.43
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09--5:09--
Sunset-7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00-
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262625272725262725262625272523242423242523
Feels °C (?)262727252525282929282824262118202123242527
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Information about the Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dairy Beach (New Pier) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dairy Beach (New Pier) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dairy Beach (New Pier) 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 (Dairy Beach (New Pier)) 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 Dairy Beach (New Pier) 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 Dairy Beach (New Pier), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 5 km (3 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 6 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

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