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North Beach surf break

North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 14 Jun 2025 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
21.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Sunday (Jun 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 18) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 15th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 21st Jun)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 21st Jun)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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

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Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.4
E
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.6
S
2.3
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1
S
1
S
4
S
3.5
S
3.5
SSW
2.1
S
1.4
SSE
1.5
SSE
0.9
S
0.6
S
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.7
NE
1.8
NE
Period(s) (?)96677771116151513615141414131412131311101011101517191816151577
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)16632932322917510994889180169125280233510508049055594264701393355851036661538332160225267693652439296224477481
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
15
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
10
WNW
0
SW
5
S
10
WNW
5
NE
15
NNE
10
WNW
20
SSW
25
S
5
SW
20
NNE
25
NE
10
W
25
SSW
35
S
30
SW
30
SSW
25
S
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
SW
25
SSW
20
S
10
N
15
NNE
10
NE
10
NW
0
N
10
NNE
10
WNW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offglassglasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:46PM
1.74
5:54AM
1.67
6:26PM
1.72
6:35AM
1.61
7:12PM
1.68
7:22AM
1.54
8:04PM
1.64
8:20AM
1.47
9:07PM
1.60
9:30AM
1.43
10:19PM
1.59
10:51AM
1.43
11:33PM
1.61
12:09PM
1.48
12:41AM
1.67
1:16PM
1.57
1:41AM
1.75
2:14PM
1.67
2:33AM
1.81
3:04PM
1.76
3:21AM
1.85
3:51PM
1.83
4:05AM
1.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:52PM
0.50
12:06PM
0.40
12:35AM
0.55
12:48PM
0.45
1:24AM
0.60
1:36PM
0.51
2:21AM
0.65
2:33PM
0.57
3:30AM
0.68
3:43PM
0.61
4:47AM
0.67
5:01PM
0.62
6:01AM
0.61
6:16PM
0.58
7:07AM
0.52
7:22PM
0.51
8:03AM
0.42
8:19PM
0.44
8:52AM
0.33
9:10PM
0.38
9:38AM
0.27
9:57PM
0.35
10:21AM
0.24
Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
Sunrise--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50
Sunset5:02--5:02--5:02--5:02--5:02--5:02--5:04--5:04--5:04--5:04--5:05--5:05--
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Rain (mm)
------------11----------------------
Temp. °C211920242022222021211920211919201920211817181615191818191817211921222120
Feels °C (?)18171619172120192018171819161717181413139111411171513141814201819191817

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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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