North Beach surf break

North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 01 Mar 2026 SAST
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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
26.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Beach this week:

The surf forecast for North Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 12 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 2AM. 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 (Mar 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 2nd Mar)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 2nd Mar)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 2nd Mar)5ft (1.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon morning, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ENE
0.7
SSW
1.5
S
2.2
S
2.1
S
1.7
S
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.1
ENE
0.4
SSW
1.3
ENE
1.9
NE
1.4
ENE
1.5
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.7
ESE
0.6
E
1.5
S
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)91215888141461266777787867
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)172140106567556939011310487491062611972451247890575217186
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
S
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
S
10
WSW
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
NNE
15
ENE
20
NE
15
N
25
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
10
ESE
15
SSW
10
W
35
SSW
40
SSW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:03PM
1.84
3:24AM
1.95
3:35PM
1.96
3:54AM
2.06
4:05PM
2.03
4:23AM
2.12
4:33PM
2.06
4:50AM
2.13
4:59PM
2.03
5:16AM
2.09
5:24PM
1.97
5:41AM
2.01
5:48PM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:58AM
0.46
9:12PM
0.34
9:31AM
0.32
9:43PM
0.22
10:02AM
0.23
10:12PM
0.15
10:30AM
0.19
10:40PM
0.13
10:57AM
0.20
11:05PM
0.16
11:23AM
0.25
11:30PM
0.23
11:47AM
0.34
11:53PM
0.33
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunrise5:46--5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--
Sunset-6:29--6:28--6:27--6:25--6:24--6:23--6:22-
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
--71-------------34410
Temp. °C272724202222222323232524292826272924242322
Feels °C (?)292826141718192021232425292726303223251818
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near North Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

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