North Beach surf break

North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 25 Apr 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
24.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 26th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 28th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 29th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Sat
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
2
0
2
!
3
2
!
!
!
2
3
2
1
2
1
4
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.3
E
10
2.5
S
8
3
SSW
11
2.2
S
12
2.5
S
12
4.5
SSW
14
3
S
14
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.3
S
11
1
S
19
2.1
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
415
567
482
474
320
973
2211
1346
1820
7971
3110
3865
2267
1190
792
382
744
2297
1077
684
521
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
ENE
20
NE
10
NW
40
SSW
35
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
S
15
WSW
10
SE
10
E
25
N
20
NW
15
WNW
25
SW
25
S
30
S
10
W
20
NE
30
NE
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:16AM1.47m
12:48PM1.43m
1:12AM1.61m
1:34PM1.56m
1:51AM1.73m
2:10PM1.68m
2:24AM1.83m
2:41PM1.76m
2:53AM1.90m
3:10PM1.82m
3:21AM1.94m
3:38PM1.85m
3:49AM1.95m
4:05PM1.85m
Low Tide
6:41AM0.74m
6:53PM0.67m
7:30AM0.59m
7:37PM0.55m
8:06AM0.47m
8:12PM0.44m
8:37AM0.37m
8:43PM0.37m
9:06AM0.31m
9:12PM0.32m
9:33AM0.27m
9:40PM0.30m
10:00AM0.27m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
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6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
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5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
1
3
3
3
Temp °C
24
28
27
24
24
21
19
19
21
19
19
20
19
22
24
19
21
22
19
22
23
25
26
25
24
21
15
15
14
16
14
16
17
18
19
21
19
16
16
17
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
2.3
S
11
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
3
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.3
S
11
1
S
19
2.1
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
13
Energy kJ
415
567
482
474
320
228
1235
122
92
3972
3110
3865
2267
1190
792
382
744
2297
1077
684
521
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.3
NE
6
0.9
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.6
NE
6
0.5
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
10
0.7
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
49
26
13
3
4
6
154
65
61
41
47
23
54
29
15
16
41
15
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
109
5
4
4
4
62
47
51
71
34
15
15
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
1.5
S
5
2.5
S
8
3
SSW
11
2.2
S
12
2.5
S
12
4.5
SSW
14
0.6
NE
4
0.5
W
3
1.5
S
10
0.4
NE
3
0.7
ENE
4
Energy kJ
16
129
973
2211
1346
1820
7971
14
4
432
3
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
7
4
4
4
4
3
2
5
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
5
5
0
209
665
1
862
862
1
154
907
107
0
0
1
330
155
0
5
555
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
9
4
3
2
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
4
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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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.

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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