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North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 13 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
25.4° 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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 13th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 15th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 15th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
!
2
1
1
2
0
0
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
ENE
1.2
E
1.4
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
2.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
3
SSW
2.1
S
1.7
S
1.1
E
1.7
S
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
2
S
1.7
S
1
E
1
S
0.9
E
Period(s) (?)888889898710101010101077101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)33319527733526410102861351545286216557219294340333364311217208196
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
5
E
0
NNE
10
ESE
20
NE
25
NNE
25
S
40
SSW
20
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
15
SSE
10
ENE
5
NNW
35
SSW
35
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglassglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:52AM
1.41
12:47AM
1.28
1:15PM
1.48
1:56AM
1.39
2:09PM
1.58
2:41AM
1.52
2:49PM
1.68
3:17AM
1.66
3:23PM
1.77
3:49AM
1.78
3:55PM
1.85
4:19AM
1.88
4:25PM
1.90
4:49AM
1.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:43PM
0.89
6:43AM
0.88
7:50PM
0.78
7:52AM
0.79
8:33PM
0.66
8:39AM
0.68
9:07PM
0.54
9:17AM
0.58
9:38PM
0.43
9:51AM
0.48
10:08PM
0.33
10:23AM
0.41
10:37PM
0.27
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09--5:09--5:11--5:11--
Sunset-7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--6:59-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
----------------14135
Temp. °C272725252727252523252523242523252423222121
Feels °C (?)282929282826252219222222242523232121201921
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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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