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North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 03 Sep 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
21.2° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 3rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 5th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 6th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
2
3
2
2
3
0
0
2
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
SSW
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
SSW
1.2
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.3
SSW
1.1
S
1
S
1.3
ENE
1
S
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.7
ENE
1.6
E
2.2
ENE
2.1
E
Period(s) (?)717151211151416161513128141716157788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)40530932532137477486215041318880517558379732752678506465520919671
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
10
SE
10
E
10
N
10
ENE
25
S
15
WSW
15
SE
15
E
5
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
15
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
10
SW
25
NE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
ENE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on		oncrossoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		onglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:50AM
1.45
2:16PM
1.60
2:25AM
1.62
2:46PM
1.79
2:56AM
1.78
3:16PM
1.97
3:26AM
1.92
3:46PM
2.10
3:57AM
2.02
4:17PM
2.17
4:29AM
2.06
4:48PM
2.19
5:01AM
2.05
5:20PM
2.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:00AM
0.64
8:24PM
0.60
8:32AM
0.45
8:55PM
0.42
9:02AM
0.28
9:25PM
0.27
9:32AM
0.15
9:55PM
0.16
10:04AM
0.06
10:26PM
0.10
10:35AM
0.03
10:58PM
0.10
11:07AM
0.06
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
Sunrise-6:07--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01-
Sunset--5:42--5:42--5:43--5:43--5:44--5:44--5:45
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clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------23--------12--
Temp. °C202120192122212121212525232423212322222524
Feels °C (?)181918182022172021232221222020212118222424
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at North Beach (light winds from the SSW at Mount Edgecombe 16 km from North Beach). 2.2m 7s swell from the S with a 0.9m 13s groundswell from the SSW and a 0.5m 8s swell from the E. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

    1 hour 51 minutes ago North Beach
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6 km/h
SSW
0.0
21.2
Air / Water (°C)
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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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