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Lucien surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 15 Jan 2026 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
25.0° 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 (Jan 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lucien in the next 12 days are 2.4m 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 17th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 15th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
2.4
SSW
2.1
S
1.9
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
2
S
1.5
SSW
1
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
Period(s) (?)888768810111078101010101212899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)256695565387240247186244375290345247194190244225344339328357258
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
40
SSW
30
SW
35
SSW
40
SSW
15
WSW
20
S
5
N
10
W
40
SSW
35
SSW
20
SW
20
S
10
ESE
5
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
10
SE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcrossglassoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:14PM
1.31
2:44AM
1.28
2:53PM
1.41
3:19AM
1.39
3:26PM
1.51
3:50AM
1.50
3:57PM
1.59
4:20AM
1.59
4:26PM
1.65
4:50AM
1.66
4:55PM
1.68
5:20AM
1.71
5:25PM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:33PM
0.45
8:40AM
0.46
9:08PM
0.33
9:16AM
0.36
9:39PM
0.23
9:49AM
0.28
10:08PM
0.14
10:20AM
0.21
10:37PM
0.07
10:51AM
0.17
11:05PM
0.03
11:22AM
0.16
11:34PM
0.03
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise5:09--5:09--5:11--5:11--5:11--5:13--5:13--
Sunset-7:04--7:04--7:02--7:02--7:02--7:02--7:01-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262524262624262624242322222121202322222222
Feels °C (?)252021232224262726221919212123212120192021
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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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