Green Point surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 18 Dec 2025 SAST
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Green Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Green Point sea temperature is
23.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Green Point this week:

The surf forecast for Green Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Green Point in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 20th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 20th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 21st Dec)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Green Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue night).

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
1
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1.2
E
1.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
2
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)1111111211914161413121411111111999109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)286191350438300235439163474646825892160848786651492436455434
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
15
NNE
30
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
25
NE
35
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
35
NE
30
NE
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
35
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:56PM
1.53
3:19AM
1.47
3:29PM
1.58
3:52AM
1.52
4:01PM
1.61
4:24AM
1.56
4:32PM
1.62
4:56AM
1.57
5:03PM
1.61
5:30AM
1.58
5:35PM
1.59
6:04AM
1.57
6:09PM
1.53
6:42AM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:09PM
0.27
9:17AM
0.31
9:41PM
0.22
9:51AM
0.28
10:13PM
0.18
10:23AM
0.26
10:44PM
0.16
10:56AM
0.27
11:16PM
0.16
11:30AM
0.30
11:48PM
0.18
12:06PM
0.34
12:23AM
0.22
12:46PM
0.39
Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise--4:50--4:50--4:50--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52
Sunset6:54--6:55--6:55--6:57--6:57--6:58--6:58--
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
22----23212-----2-228-
Temp. °C212025252223242323242325252328272424252323
Feels °C (?)222123242425262622222221202025242626272722
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The above surf forecast table for Green Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Green Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Green Point 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 (Green Point) 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 Green Point 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 Green Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Umkomaas which is 9 km (6 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 Umlazi which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Scottburgh, Durban and Glenwood.

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