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Kelso (Happy Wanderers) surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 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
25.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Jan 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kelso (Happy Wanderers) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 15th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.3
SSW
0.1
S
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.9
S
1.5
S
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
2.4
S
2.2
S
1.6
S
1
E
0.9
SSW
1.1
S
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)1211208877810101010787101212121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5123151147886558387311241313340339546535257198203319333284311
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
15
NNE
35
SSW
40
SSW
30
SW
35
SSW
30
S
15
SW
15
SSE
10
ENE
5
WSW
40
S
40
SW
30
SW
25
S
15
SSE
10
WSW
25
S
25
S
10
WSW
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossonglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:02AM
1.18
2:14PM
1.33
2:44AM
1.30
2:53PM
1.44
3:18AM
1.42
3:26PM
1.54
3:50AM
1.53
3:57PM
1.63
4:20AM
1.63
4:26PM
1.69
4:50AM
1.70
4:55PM
1.72
5:20AM
1.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:49PM
0.58
7:57AM
0.58
8:33PM
0.46
8:41AM
0.47
9:08PM
0.34
9:16AM
0.37
9:39PM
0.24
9:49AM
0.28
10:08PM
0.15
10:20AM
0.21
10:37PM
0.08
10:51AM
0.17
11:05PM
0.04
11:22AM
0.16
Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise--5:09--5:09--5:11--5:11--5:11--5:13--5:13
Sunset7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:00--7:00--7:00--
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282827272426262326262427252122222123242323
Feels °C (?)282424222122222227272828191718202120212021
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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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