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Lucien surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Lucien surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lucien sea temperature is
26.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lucien this week:
The surf forecast for Lucien over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lucien in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 9th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 9th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lucien over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 905 | 951 | 769 | 421 | 239 | 180 | 135 | 59 | 60 | 152 | 79 | 360 | 122 | 87 | 86 | 282 | 220 | 158 | 108 | 76 | 191 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:20AM 1.34 | 6:39PM 1.22 | 6:50AM 1.20 | 7:22PM 1.08 | 7:42AM 1.06 | 10:00PM 0.98 | 11:14AM 1.01 | 12:37AM 1.11 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:13AM 0.42 | 12:35PM 0.47 | 12:43AM 0.57 | 1:14PM 0.61 | 1:28AM 0.72 | 2:42PM 0.73 | 4:26AM 0.82 | 5:51PM 0.70 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 6 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 28 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | |
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Information about the Lucien Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lucien provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lucien can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lucien 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 (Lucien) 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 Lucien 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.
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