Green Point surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 04 May 2026 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
25.4° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Green Point this week:

The surf forecast for Green Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Green Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 5th May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 7th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Green Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
1
2
4
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
2.2
SE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2
SSE
11
1.8
SE
11
3.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
11
2.5
S
11
3
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.1
S
12
1.5
S
12
1
S
11
0.8
SSE
10
1.3
SSW
5
1
S
6
1
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
137
155
152
106
69
1148
1739
938
743
2835
1861
1763
2830
1911
1229
617
238
144
91
80
209
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
E
10
ENE
10
W
10
SW
15
SSE
15
W
15
SW
10
NNW
10
WSW
5
SE
5
ENE
10
NNW
0
SSE
10
NE
10
NNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
15
S
20
NE
15
NE
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:11AM1.57m
5:31PM1.48m
5:40AM1.48m
6:03PM1.39m
6:11AM1.38m
6:42PM1.29m
6:51AM1.27m
7:38PM1.20m
7:51AM1.17m
9:11PM1.15m
9:38AM1.11m
10:58PM1.22m
11:25AM1.16m
Low Tide
11:03PM0.26m
11:22AM0.25m
11:32PM0.35m
11:53AM0.34m
00:05AM0.45m
12:29PM0.43m
00:45AM0.57m
1:16PM0.54m
1:44AM0.68m
2:26PM0.62m
3:27AM0.74m
4:07PM0.63m
5:19AM0.67m
5:33PM0.56m
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
6:31
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5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
1
21
2
2
Temp °C
25
25
25
21
23
23
20
23
25
21
21
21
19
21
22
19
30
33
26
24
24
24
26
26
22
22
22
19
19
23
18
19
19
18
21
20
17
24
27
23
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
SSW
11
2.5
SSE
11
2
SSE
11
1.8
SE
11
2.1
SSW
12
2.4
SSW
11
2.5
S
11
3
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.1
S
12
1.5
S
12
1
S
11
0.8
SSE
10
2
ENE
9
1.2
NE
8
1
SSW
10
Energy kJ
178
103
152
106
55
164
1739
938
743
1164
1314
1763
2830
1911
1229
617
238
144
637
206
209
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
ENE
7
1.3
S
7
0.4
ENE
8
1.2
S
11
1
SSE
18
1.5
SSE
16
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
S
10
1
S
6
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
137
155
41
33
34
30
161
22
358
582
1121
42
37
36
22
34
21
52
80
57
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.7
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
SSW
11
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.9
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
NNE
4
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
12
Energy kJ
51
32
15
16
69
12
10
21
7
185
90
54
41
7
12
26
10
22
18
29
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
5
0.6
NE
4
0.4
NW
3
2.2
SE
11
2.2
SW
7
1.7
SSW
8
3.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
11
0.2
NNE
6
0.4
NE
5
0.9
ENE
6
1.8
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.3
SSW
5
1.3
ENE
9
Energy kJ
85
10
3
1148
450
385
2835
1861
4
8
65
369
388
91
245
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
34
0
0
36
0
17
0
0
0
0
0
0
34
0
144
27
17
34
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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Information about the Green Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Green Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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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