North Beach surf break

North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 27 Dec 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
23.6° C
(Which is 1.2°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 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 1st Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 2nd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 2nd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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E
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.7
E
1.2
E
1.5
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
1.7
ENE
2.1
ENE
2
ENE
1.7
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.6
E
2
E
3
ESE
2.5
ESE
2
ESE
Period(s) (?)999966999677887889999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)202198188769519099767818537440433662359549432360014791012560
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
15
E
15
NE
30
NE
25
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
30
NE
25
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
30
SE
20
ENE
5
WNW
10
E
15
ENE
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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cross-
on
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on
cross-
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onglassononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:23AM
1.65
8:33PM
1.48
9:30AM
1.60
9:50PM
1.42
10:50AM
1.59
11:23PM
1.42
12:10PM
1.64
12:46AM
1.51
1:18PM
1.73
1:51AM
1.63
2:17PM
1.82
2:49AM
1.76
3:06PM
1.91
3:37AM
1.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:38PM
0.74
2:51AM
0.62
3:53PM
0.78
4:07AM
0.68
5:21PM
0.75
5:34AM
0.68
6:40PM
0.67
6:52AM
0.62
7:44PM
0.54
7:59AM
0.54
8:38PM
0.41
8:54AM
0.44
9:24PM
0.30
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sunrise4:54--4:54--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:58--4:58--
Sunset-6:58--6:58--6:59--6:59--6:59--6:59--7:00-
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Rain (mm)
232--17522-----4113-210
Temp. °C212121232322232423242424242524222121222322
Feels °C (?)232221202121222322212020222222252023222322
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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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