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North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
North Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Beach sea temperature is
26.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Beach this week:
The surf forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 173 | 104 | 71 | 86 | 529 | 153 | 296 | 276 | 320 | 368 | 578 | 498 | 223 | 172 | 142 | 118 | 137 | 152 | 91 | 144 | 151 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:46PM 1.95 | 6:05AM 1.94 | 6:20PM 1.80 | 6:41AM 1.76 | 7:00PM 1.61 | 7:24AM 1.54 | 7:58PM 1.40 | 8:43AM 1.34 | 10:36PM 1.28 | 12:01PM 1.31 | 12:59AM 1.43 | 1:25PM 1.48 | 1:51AM 1.62 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:41AM 0.24 | 11:53PM 0.27 | 12:15PM 0.38 | 12:28AM 0.44 | 12:53PM 0.56 | 1:09AM 0.65 | 1:42PM 0.76 | 2:15AM 0.87 | 3:33PM 0.92 | 5:28AM 0.96 | 6:31PM 0.85 | 7:18AM 0.79 | 7:36PM 0.67 | ||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 29 |
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Information about the North Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Beach 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 (North Beach) 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 North Beach 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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