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North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 16 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
24.7° C
 (Which is 1.3°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 17th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 21st Mar)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 20th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1
E
0.8
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.6
ENE
1.3
E
1.8
ENE
1.4
ENE
0.9
E
1.6
S
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)78881099910997896131399810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18113072204356427332295307442275346270127212195280194166112161
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
15
E
15
ENE
10
N
25
ENE
20
NE
5
W
10
E
15
ENE
10
N
20
NE
35
SSW
15
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
10
SW
20
NE
25
NE
10
N
10
E
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossononcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		offoncross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:03AM
1.91
3:14PM
1.90
3:31AM
2.05
3:42PM
2.01
4:00AM
2.15
4:12PM
2.08
4:30AM
2.19
4:42PM
2.10
5:00AM
2.16
5:13PM
2.05
5:32AM
2.08
5:46PM
1.95
6:05AM
1.94
6:20PM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:52PM
0.40
9:12AM
0.36
9:20PM
0.25
9:40AM
0.23
9:48PM
0.13
10:09AM
0.15
10:18PM
0.08
10:38AM
0.12
10:49PM
0.08
11:09AM
0.16
11:20PM
0.14
11:41AM
0.24
11:53PM
0.27
12:15PM
0.38
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
Sunrise-5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00-
Sunset--6:10--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
mod rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------9--1--8-22-----
Temp. °C242626242727252626242930242221222525242727
Feels °C (?)252726262626282827262931222018242523262929
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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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