North Beach surf break

North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 05 Nov 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
21.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Wednesday (Nov 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 Monday (Nov 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 5th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 12th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 10th Nov)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 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, strong winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Wed
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
0.8
SSE
0.5
E
0.8
SSE
0.6
S
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
E
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
0.9
S
2.4
E
3
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.6
E
1.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)66857777666766158888816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)84402937319662761361822861561151623817531023527520327883
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
10
SW
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SW
10
SW
0
NNW
15
NNE
35
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
35
NE
40
NE
30
NNE
20
ENE
25
NE
5
WSW
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:23PM
2.16
3:43AM
2.02
4:00PM
2.14
4:22AM
2.00
4:38PM
2.06
5:02AM
1.92
5:16PM
1.93
5:44AM
1.79
5:57PM
1.76
6:31AM
1.64
6:43PM
1.56
7:32AM
1.49
7:47PM
1.38
9:07AM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:37PM
0.09
9:48AM
0.12
10:14PM
0.10
10:27AM
0.18
10:53PM
0.17
11:06AM
0.30
11:32PM
0.29
11:48AM
0.47
12:15AM
0.45
12:37PM
0.65
1:05AM
0.61
1:43PM
0.82
2:17AM
0.76
Wed
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Sunrise--4:58--4:56--4:56--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:54
Sunset6:20--6:21--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:23--6:24--
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light rain
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rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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thunderstorm
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clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
--141-------211513----
Temp. °C212019191919202021212122232121222124252224
Feels °C (?)182020181818202016161820222119181724252321
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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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