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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 pm Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 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
23.2° 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 Wednesday (Nov 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 30) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 26th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 1st Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 26th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tue
02
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
NE
0.8
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.6
S
0.6
S
1
S
2.3
NE
1.8
NE
1.1
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
1.3
ENE
0.9
S
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)945666111097788898988118
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)781743724320857316455435515352333282411869021720242
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
20
ENE
20
NE
5
NNW
30
S
30
SSW
10
W
15
NE
5
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
S
25
S
5
SW
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
E
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		ononglasscross-
off		offcross-
off		ononcross-
on		oncross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:53AM
1.56
6:56PM
1.47
7:53AM
1.50
8:02PM
1.37
9:15AM
1.48
9:35PM
1.34
10:43AM
1.53
11:09PM
1.39
11:54AM
1.64
12:19AM
1.51
12:51PM
1.77
1:15AM
1.64
1:39PM
1.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:29AM
0.57
12:58PM
0.76
1:18AM
0.65
2:07PM
0.84
2:27AM
0.71
3:41PM
0.86
3:56AM
0.72
5:12PM
0.78
5:19AM
0.66
6:20PM
0.65
6:25AM
0.55
7:12PM
0.51
7:19AM
0.43
7:59PM
0.37
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tue
02
Sunrise-4:48--4:48--4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47-
Sunset--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:39--6:40--6:42--6:42
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------1-61-14--1-----1
Temp. °C202424232524242424232924232322212121212323
Feels °C (?)202324282424252324232922211818192220212423
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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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