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North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 8 | SSE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | S 12 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | SE 12 | |
169 | 120 | 264 | 584 | 172 | 170 | 114 | 149 | 143 | 96 | 141 | 70 | 121 | 106 | 98 | 142 | 50 | 46 | 51 | 23 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 6:37AM1.64m | 7:17PM1.63m | 7:34AM1.50m | 8:24PM1.52m | 8:50AM1.38m | 9:47PM1.47m | 10:23AM1.34m | 11:11PM1.49m | 11:46AM1.37m | 00:16AM1.55m | 12:46PM1.44m | 1:06AM1.62m | 1:32PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:31AM0.52m | 12:53PM0.48m | 1:30AM0.65m | 1:53PM0.61m | 2:45AM0.75m | 3:08PM0.71m | 4:18AM0.78m | 4:35PM0.74m | 5:41AM0.73m | 5:51PM0.70m | 6:42AM0.65m | 6:47PM0.64m | 7:27AM0.57m | 7:31PM0.57m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
 | 5:07 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | S 12 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 |
 kJ | 169 | 120 | 264 | 584 | 92 | 97 | 102 | 149 | 143 | 96 | 141 | 68 | 121 | 106 | 98 | 95 | 46 | 36 | 51 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 7 | S 10 | S 5 | E 10 | S 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 80 | 109 | 51 | 18 | 172 | 163 | 114 | 25 | 50 | 16 | 69 | 70 | 46 | 27 | 25 | 72 | 50 | 46 | 32 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 14 | S 9 | SW 14 | S 6 | SW 12 | SW 13 | S 16 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 40 | 83 | 115 | 63 | 103 | 90 | 82 | 51 | 36 | 26 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 30 | 167 | 80 | 170 | — | 4 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 35 | 142 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 684 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 555 |
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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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