Pulpit Surf Forecast

/ Durban/KZN South (30 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (30.08° S 30.88° E)

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Pulpit surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 22 Aug 2025 SAST

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Pulpit surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Pulpit sea temperature is 20.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pulpit this week:

The surf forecast for Pulpit over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pulpit in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11PM (Fri 22nd Aug)	2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf	8AM (Sun 24th Aug)	10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful	11AM (Sun 24th Aug)	10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).
	Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27			Thursday 28
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	1	2	2	1	2	4	2	4	1	2	0	2	1	1	3	0	3	2	1	2
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	ENE
Period(s) (?)	12	12	11	12	11	14	16	15	14	13	13	7	14	13	12	12	12	11	11	10	7
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	496	302	217	670	372	697	4334	2561	1212	679	633	581	724	919	600	513	462	539	406	316	296
Wind (km/h)	NE	E	W	NE	ENE	SSW	ENE	ENE	NNE	NE	ENE	SSW	SE	ENE	NNE	ESE	SSW	WSW	ESE	SSE	N
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	on	cross	cross- off	glass	cross- on	glass	glass	on	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		3:40PM 1.71	3:49AM 1.70		4:10PM 1.80	4:18AM 1.74		4:38PM 1.85	4:45AM 1.75		5:05PM 1.85		5:11AM 1.72	5:30PM 1.80		5:36AM 1.66	5:54PM 1.72		6:00AM 1.57	6:17PM 1.61
Low Tide / height (m)	9:25AM 0.15		9:45PM 0.18	9:55AM 0.06		10:15PM 0.12	10:23AM 0.01		10:43PM 0.10	10:49AM 0.01		11:09PM 0.11	11:15AM 0.04		11:35PM 0.15	11:40AM 0.11		12:00AM 0.23	12:04PM 0.21		12:25AM 0.33

	Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27			Thursday 28
Sunrise	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:16	-	-
Sunset	-	5:35	-	-	5:36	-	-	5:36	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	1
Temp. °C	21	22	19	22	22	19	18	19	18	20	22	20	19	19	18	20	21	19	22	22	20
Feels °C (?)	20	20	19	21	19	19	18	17	17	18	20	19	18	17	15	20	20	20	24	23	22

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South

Wind Update Cross-off winds at Pulpit are now cross-shore so expect speed-bumps in the surf (light winds from the NE at Durban Shaka Airport 56 km from Pulpit). 1.8m 12s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.7m 9s swell from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
2 hours 27 minutes ago Pulpit

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Information about the Pulpit Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pulpit provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pulpit can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pulpit 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 (Pulpit) 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 Pulpit 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.

Pulpit is 12 km (7 miles) from Umlazi. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Umlazi. Umlazi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.