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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 29 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
25.5° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Jan 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 29th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 29th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 3rd Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
E
1.3
ENE
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.7
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
E
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313131313131212761616151413121291211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29427322922220914919516912170102686919639019817221014810498
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
ESE
10
ENE
5
WNW
20
E
25
NE
15
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
15
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
20
NNE
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offononcross-
on		cross-
on		onglassononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:21PM
1.34
2:02AM
1.31
2:24PM
1.48
2:54AM
1.49
3:11PM
1.61
3:36AM
1.66
3:50PM
1.71
4:13AM
1.78
4:24PM
1.76
4:48AM
1.85
4:57PM
1.77
5:20AM
1.86
5:27PM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:48PM
0.48
8:06AM
0.44
8:42PM
0.31
8:59AM
0.29
9:23PM
0.16
9:41AM
0.17
9:59PM
0.05
10:19AM
0.10
10:32PM
-0.02
10:53AM
0.07
11:03PM
-0.04
11:25AM
0.09
11:32PM
-0.01
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise5:20--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--
Sunset-6:57--6:57--6:55--6:54--6:54--6:53--6:52-
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--1-12-----1-----5-32
Temp. °C252624272724272725272725272725272725272724
Feels °C (?)252527282727282728272725262626262526262526
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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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