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Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Forecast
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Dairy Beach (New Pier) surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 08 Nov 2025 SAST
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 (Nov 11) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dairy Beach (New Pier) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 11th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 11th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 10th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 149 | 167 | 85 | 70 | 70 | 464 | 642 | 349 | 383 | 199 | 151 | 154 | 301 | 270 | 298 | 217 | 525 | 382 | 225 | 108 | 96 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | on | glass | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:16PM 1.93 | 5:44AM 1.79 | 5:57PM 1.76 | 6:31AM 1.64 | 6:43PM 1.56 | 7:32AM 1.49 | 7:47PM 1.38 | 9:07AM 1.39 | 9:39PM 1.27 | 11:04AM 1.41 | 11:37PM 1.31 | 12:18PM 1.52 | 12:42AM 1.41 | 1:05PM 1.63 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:32PM 0.29 | 11:48AM 0.47 | 12:15AM 0.45 | 12:37PM 0.65 | 1:05AM 0.61 | 1:43PM 0.82 | 2:17AM 0.76 | 3:36PM 0.91 | 4:09AM 0.82 | 5:39PM 0.86 | 5:45AM 0.77 | 6:44PM 0.74 | 6:42AM 0.67 | ||||||||||
Sat 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | ||
| Sunset | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 5 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | ||
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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.
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