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North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 02 Feb 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
26.5° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Feb 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Feb 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 6th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 6th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 5th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
1.1
E
0.7
ESE
1.3
E
0.7
ESE
0.5
S
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.8
E
0.9
E
1.1
ENE
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)888881366667767111099977
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)921467222873829711568235352481151242952521399312699150
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
10
NNE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NNE
25
ENE
25
NE
10
WSW
20
S
25
S
5
SW
15
ENE
10
E
5
N
5
E
15
ENE
15
NE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		oncrossglassoncross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:24PM
2.03
4:47AM
2.08
4:56PM
2.04
5:19AM
2.09
5:27PM
2.00
5:49AM
2.04
5:55PM
1.93
6:17AM
1.96
6:22PM
1.82
6:45AM
1.85
6:48PM
1.70
7:12AM
1.72
7:13PM
1.55
7:42AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:34PM
0.15
10:53AM
0.25
11:06PM
0.14
11:25AM
0.26
11:36PM
0.18
11:55AM
0.32
12:03AM
0.26
12:23PM
0.42
12:30AM
0.37
12:51PM
0.54
12:55AM
0.49
1:19PM
0.68
1:21AM
0.64
1:51PM
0.82
Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:30
Sunset6:52--6:52--6:52--6:51--6:50--6:50--6:49--
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
----------9--2-----151
Temp. °C272626282526272526282526262525262526262526
Feels °C (?)282926282625262526272826252626272830292926
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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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