North Beach surf break

North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 11 Jul 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
22.3° 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 (Jul 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 12) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 13th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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

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Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
S
1
S
1.7
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.9
S
0.8
E
0.8
SSW
1.5
S
1.2
SSW
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.6
S
Period(s) (?)8910161417156710121211111111111111118111118161511111311151815181715
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3542932947208271094747594109851355154744948938237738546544860140025128831138647822038151739445715781311202116791296
Wind
(km/h)
0
NNE
0
W
35
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
10
NNW
30
NNE
40
NE
10
NNW
15
SSW
5
E
10
SW
15
S
15
SE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
5
W
25
SSW
25
S
10
SW
0
WNW
25
NE
15
N
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
E
20
NE
15
N
30
SSW
35
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:28PM
1.82
4:36AM
1.81
5:03PM
1.88
5:10AM
1.82
5:37PM
1.90
5:45AM
1.80
6:13PM
1.90
6:22AM
1.76
6:51PM
1.85
7:01AM
1.69
7:33PM
1.78
7:45AM
1.59
8:22PM
1.68
8:40AM
1.48
9:24PM
1.58
9:57AM
1.39
10:48PM
1.51
11:39AM
1.37
12:22AM
1.52
1:12PM
1.45
1:38AM
1.60
2:18PM
1.59
2:36AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:14AM
0.31
10:34PM
0.40
10:47AM
0.26
11:09PM
0.37
11:21AM
0.24
11:45PM
0.37
11:55AM
0.25
12:22AM
0.39
12:31PM
0.30
1:02AM
0.45
1:11PM
0.37
1:46AM
0.53
1:56PM
0.48
2:40AM
0.63
2:52PM
0.60
3:51AM
0.71
4:10PM
0.70
5:25AM
0.73
5:50PM
0.73
6:56AM
0.66
7:20PM
0.67
8:03AM
0.54
8:24PM
0.56
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Sunrise6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:47--6:47--
Sunset-5:10--5:12--5:12--5:13--5:13--5:14--5:14--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:16-
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Rain (mm)
--1343-----------------13----------5
Temp. °C202121171717202219202119202120202019242624202120171918202020192019212019
Feels °C (?)181819131617151615192221192119201919212321171816171815171718191919161315

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

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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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