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Lucien surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 SAST
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 Wednesday (Sep 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lucien in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 11AM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lucien over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 3465 | 1160 | 1278 | 1359 | 1359 | 1403 | 1519 | 1044 | 689 | 653 | 556 | 870 | 403 | 778 | 358 | 194 | 273 | 238 | 705 | 1643 | 2774 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:37PM 1.26 | 1:53AM 1.31 | 2:17PM 1.44 | 2:29AM 1.45 | 2:49PM 1.60 | 2:59AM 1.56 | 3:17PM 1.71 | 3:26AM 1.64 | 3:42PM 1.79 | 3:52AM 1.69 | 4:07PM 1.82 | 4:17AM 1.70 | 4:30PM 1.81 | 4:40AM 1.68 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:50PM 0.51 | 8:03AM 0.39 | 8:28PM 0.36 | 8:35AM 0.25 | 8:57PM 0.23 | 9:03AM 0.14 | 9:24PM 0.14 | 9:29AM 0.06 | 9:49PM 0.08 | 9:53AM 0.02 | 10:14PM 0.05 | 10:17AM 0.02 | 10:37PM 0.05 | ||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South
The wind is still cross-off at Lucien (strong winds from the WSW at SHIP9447 31 km from Lucien). 4.5m 14s groundswell from the SSW with a 3.2m 13s groundswell, also from the SSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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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