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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 15 Mar 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 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kelso (Happy Wanderers) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 17th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.3
E
0.6
SSW
1.6
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
E
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)1111151413131291299109141414131391212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2311427796145167247107422276271249800649542326235198164125
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
15
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
10
N
15
E
25
ENE
15
NNE
20
ENE
15
SW
10
WSW
15
SE
15
E
10
NNW
25
NE
30
NE
20
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
5
SW
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		oncross-
off		offcrossoncrossoncross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		glasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:19PM
1.38
2:40AM
1.49
2:47PM
1.54
3:06AM
1.68
3:15PM
1.67
3:32AM
1.83
3:43PM
1.77
4:00AM
1.94
4:13PM
1.83
4:30AM
1.99
4:42PM
1.84
5:00AM
1.98
5:13PM
1.80
5:31AM
1.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:27PM
0.37
8:44AM
0.34
8:52PM
0.20
9:11AM
0.18
9:19PM
0.07
9:40AM
0.05
9:46PM
-0.04
10:09AM
-0.04
10:15PM
-0.10
10:39AM
-0.07
10:45PM
-0.10
11:09AM
-0.05
11:16PM
-0.05
11:41AM
0.04
Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01
Sunset6:14--6:13--6:12--6:10--6:08--6:07--6:07--
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---------11----------
Temp. °C262427272427272427272327272429292626262429
Feels °C (?)262625252528272627272427282828282625252628
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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 16 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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