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Kelso (Happy Wanderers) Surf Forecast
/ Durban/KZN South (31 surf breaks) /
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Kelso (Happy Wanderers) surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 26 Dec 2025 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kelso (Happy Wanderers) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kelso (Happy Wanderers) sea temperature is
23.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kelso (Happy Wanderers) in the next 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 2nd Jan) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue night, light winds from the NE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 235 | 257 | 239 | 162 | 225 | 99 | 108 | 182 | 215 | 81 | 148 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 378 | 475 | 329 | 193 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:32PM 1.37 | 8:16AM 1.45 | 8:29PM 1.27 | 9:20AM 1.40 | 9:47PM 1.19 | 10:42AM 1.39 | 11:24PM 1.18 | 12:06PM 1.42 | 12:49AM 1.26 | 1:18PM 1.50 | 1:54AM 1.38 | 2:17PM 1.60 | 2:47AM 1.52 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:46AM 0.36 | 2:32PM 0.52 | 2:42AM 0.45 | 3:47PM 0.56 | 3:56AM 0.51 | 5:15PM 0.55 | 5:24AM 0.52 | 6:38PM 0.47 | 6:47AM 0.45 | 7:43PM 0.36 | 7:54AM 0.34 | 8:36PM 0.24 | 8:49AM 0.23 | ||||||||||
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | ||
| Sunset | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | ||
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Information about the Kelso (Happy Wanderers) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kelso (Happy Wanderers) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kelso (Happy Wanderers) 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 (Kelso (Happy Wanderers)) 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 Kelso (Happy Wanderers) 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.
Kelso (Happy Wanderers) is 5 km (3 miles) from Scottburgh. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Scottburgh. Scottburgh has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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