North Beach Surf Forecast

/ Durban/KZN South (30 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (29.84° S 31.04° E)

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North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 19 Oct 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 22.3° 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 Friday (Oct 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 25) at 8PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5AM (Fri 24th Oct)	2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf	11PM (Fri 24th Oct)	10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful	11PM (Fri 24th Oct)	10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.
		Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25			Sun 26
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSE	SSW	SSW	SSW	ESE	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	ENE	SSW	S	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	S	S	S
Period(s) (?)	7	14	14	13	7	9	14	14	16	15	13	7	6	10	6	8	8	8	6	8	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	181	163	145	93	43	38	107	206	329	365	184	125	71	67	58	783	515	468	233	541	428
Wind (km/h)	SE	SE	E	N	ENE	NE	N	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	SSW	ESE	NE	SSW	NE	ENE	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)	2:57AM 1.82		3:09PM 1.99	3:23AM 1.86		3:34PM 2.02	3:48AM 1.88		3:58PM 2.02	4:13AM 1.87		4:23PM 1.98	4:38AM 1.82		4:48PM 1.90		5:04AM 1.75	5:12PM 1.80		5:31AM 1.66	5:38PM 1.67
Low Tide / height (m)	8:56PM 0.31	8:58AM 0.29		9:21PM 0.25	9:23AM 0.25		9:46PM 0.22	9:48AM 0.25		10:11PM 0.23	10:13AM 0.28		10:35PM 0.28	10:38AM 0.34		11:00PM 0.35	11:04AM 0.43		11:25PM 0.44	11:31AM 0.55

		Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25			Sun 26
Sunrise	-	5:13	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:09	-	-	5:09	-	-	5:07	-	-	5:07	-
Sunset	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:08	-	-	6:08	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:10	-	-	6:12	-	-	6:12

Rain (mm)	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	1
Temp. °C	19	19	19	19	20	20	18	21	22	20	26	27	22	22	23	21	24	25	24	20	19
Feels °C (?)	18	17	18	17	16	16	16	18	19	19	23	26	22	23	23	24	23	24	26	15	11

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South

Wind Update The wind is still cross-off at North Beach (light winds from the SW at Durban Shaka Airport 26 km from North Beach). 1.4m 15s groundswell from the SSW with a 1.3m 6s windswell from the SSE and a 0.8m 8s swell from the SSW as well as a 0.4m 9s swell from the SE. 4 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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.