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Kelso (Happy Wanderers) surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 SAST
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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 23.5°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.5 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 22.9 °C)
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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 23.5°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.5 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 22.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) this week:

The surf forecast for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kelso (Happy Wanderers) in the next 12 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 24th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 24th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 24th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) over the next 12 days.

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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
1.3
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
1.9
S
1.3
SSW
1
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)161614141312121268818161515161615181716141212111111131212121213121314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2523202811217336083832942251283182572112291991422233483054204814063462483392952351881291239975033141661061161068
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
20
NE
5
NW
15
S
15
S
20
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
5
ESE
10
ENE
15
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
5
W
10
ESE
10
SW
10
W
10
NE
15
NE
10
NNW
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
5
E
5
SE
5
W
20
NE
15
SSW
15
SW
15
S
10
S
5
W
20
NE
25
NE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
ononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossonglassoffcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:05PM
1.68
4:16AM
1.79
4:31PM
1.67
4:43AM
1.75
4:59PM
1.62
5:11AM
1.68
5:28PM
1.55
5:41AM
1.58
6:03PM
1.45
6:18AM
1.46
6:46PM
1.33
7:05AM
1.31
7:54PM
1.21
8:27AM
1.18
9:57PM
1.18
10:43AM
1.15
11:49PM
1.30
12:18PM
1.26
12:52AM
1.49
1:16PM
1.41
1:39AM
1.67
2:01PM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:00AM
0.07
10:05PM
0.09
10:26AM
0.07
10:32PM
0.11
10:53AM
0.11
11:00PM
0.17
11:22AM
0.17
11:31PM
0.25
11:55AM
0.27
12:06AM
0.37
12:35PM
0.39
12:52AM
0.51
1:31PM
0.52
2:06AM
0.65
3:04PM
0.62
4:21AM
0.70
5:05PM
0.59
6:11AM
0.57
6:23PM
0.45
7:12AM
0.39
7:16PM
0.30
7:57AM
0.22
8:00PM
0.17
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--
Sunset-5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:16-
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Rain (mm)
--------5-----2-5-------------------
Temp. °C242422242322222321212220212321232220242421252521242320272521242322242421
Feels °C (?)232324242223191919212119161918241920242423242422252422242521242224232221

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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