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North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 07 Jan 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
23.6° C
 (Which is 1.4°C colder than average 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 Thursday (Jan 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 12 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 8th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 8th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 8th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
4
0
0
3
0
1
1
3
2
1
0
0
2
0
0
4
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
2.1
S
2.2
S
1.5
S
1.1
S
1.6
ENE
0.9
ENE
2.3
S
0.8
SSW
1.3
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.5
S
1.1
E
1.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.7
E
Period(s) (?)1410151412777141212111588888899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)104873214689335026886572243488271143115148418359402459320380502
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
25
S
0
SE
35
ENE
30
NE
15
SW
35
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
N
25
ENE
25
NE
5
NW
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrosscross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:23PM
1.81
6:53AM
1.83
6:58PM
1.69
7:30AM
1.73
7:34PM
1.56
8:10AM
1.61
8:14PM
1.43
8:59AM
1.51
9:08PM
1.31
10:12AM
1.42
10:47PM
1.24
11:52AM
1.41
12:47AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:23PM
0.44
12:35AM
0.35
1:00PM
0.54
1:09AM
0.47
1:39PM
0.66
1:44AM
0.59
2:22PM
0.78
2:25AM
0.72
3:20PM
0.88
3:21AM
0.83
4:54PM
0.94
4:56AM
0.91
6:43PM
0.89
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise5:01--5:03--5:03--5:05--5:05--5:05--5:07--
Sunset-7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00-
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--4----141----------1
Temp. °C252422242524242422222323262624262624262725
Feels °C (?)242022202223232120232424272726272626282828
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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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