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North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 SAST
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 (Sep 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) 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 2.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, near gales from the SSW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 980 | 932 | 1889 | 2082 | 1818 | 1290 | 810 | 613 | 569 | 1408 | 413 | 252 | 171 | 302 | 353 | 921 | 320 | 230 | 168 | 113 | 122 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | glass | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:53AM 1.52 | 2:17PM 1.68 | 2:29AM 1.67 | 2:47PM 1.83 | 2:59AM 1.80 | 3:15PM 1.95 | 3:26AM 1.88 | 3:40PM 2.03 | 3:52AM 1.93 | 4:05PM 2.07 | 4:16AM 1.94 | 4:29PM 2.06 | 4:40AM 1.92 | 4:53PM 2.02 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:02AM 0.57 | 8:27PM 0.53 | 8:35AM 0.42 | 8:57PM 0.39 | 9:03AM 0.30 | 9:24PM 0.28 | 9:29AM 0.22 | 9:50PM 0.21 | 9:55AM 0.18 | 10:15PM 0.19 | 10:19AM 0.17 | 10:39PM 0.20 | 10:42AM 0.21 | |||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South
Continuing clean conditions at North Beach (light winds from the NW at Durban Shaka Airport 26 km from North Beach). 3.1m 13s groundswell from the S which is too big for here.
26 km away, 1 h 55 min ago
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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.
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