Lucien surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 12 Dec 2025 SAST
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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
24.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lucien this week:

The surf forecast for Lucien over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lucien in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 13th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 13th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 18th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lucien over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NE
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.1
ENE
2.1
S
1.1
SSE
0.9
S
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
2.2
NE
1.6
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
3
S
2.3
S
Period(s) (?)899877896878888888878
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)921423318157457111105268115212168516328454468280159163140851692
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
25
SW
10
SW
30
SW
35
SSW
10
W
20
ENE
30
NE
20
N
20
ENE
25
NE
10
N
20
NE
30
NE
10
NW
15
ENE
25
W
10
S
40
SSW
50
S
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
onoffcrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:33AM
1.27
9:53PM
1.08
10:53AM
1.25
11:25PM
1.08
12:03PM
1.28
12:38AM
1.14
12:58PM
1.33
1:30AM
1.22
1:42PM
1.39
2:11AM
1.30
2:21PM
1.45
2:46AM
1.37
2:56PM
1.50
3:20AM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:56PM
0.66
3:58AM
0.59
5:24PM
0.65
5:20AM
0.60
6:33PM
0.58
6:30AM
0.57
7:23PM
0.49
7:22AM
0.51
8:02PM
0.41
8:05AM
0.44
8:37PM
0.33
8:42AM
0.37
9:10PM
0.26
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:50--
Sunset-6:53--6:53--6:54--6:55--6:55--6:57--6:58-
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-42-36----------43274
Temp. °C272722222220212222252523272926292824211918
Feels °C (?)282921201718191819242422273029313025191314
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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 12 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.

Lucien is 13 km (8 miles) from Port Shepstone. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Shepstone. Port Shepstone has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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