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Pulpit surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 04 Jul 2025 SAST
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 (Jul 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pulpit in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 4th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pulpit over the next 12 days.
Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 597 | 857 | 505 | 313 | 355 | 1605 | 1451 | 1524 | 3824 | 5527 | 3919 | 3774 | 3135 | 2616 | 2127 | 1251 | 1446 | 918 | 841 | 1090 | 731 | 812 | 1234 | 2248 | 1399 | 920 | 1687 | 903 | 769 | 1380 | 882 | 610 | 355 | 215 | 502 | 1428 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | off | cross | cross | off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | off | glass | glass | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:10AM 1.11 | 10:59PM 1.24 | 11:41AM 1.11 | 12:16AM 1.26 | 12:58PM 1.16 | 1:19AM 1.31 | 1:54PM 1.25 | 2:09AM 1.39 | 2:39PM 1.34 | 2:50AM 1.48 | 3:17PM 1.44 | 3:28AM 1.56 | 3:53PM 1.53 | 4:02AM 1.63 | 4:28PM 1.61 | 4:36AM 1.67 | 5:02PM 1.67 | 5:10AM 1.69 | 5:37PM 1.71 | 5:44AM 1.67 | 6:12PM 1.71 | 6:20AM 1.61 | 6:50PM 1.69 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:14PM 0.64 | 5:30AM 0.67 | 5:37PM 0.66 | 6:45AM 0.61 | 6:52PM 0.62 | 7:42AM 0.53 | 7:50PM 0.54 | 8:27AM 0.43 | 8:36PM 0.45 | 9:06AM 0.33 | 9:15PM 0.36 | 9:41AM 0.24 | 9:52PM 0.29 | 10:15AM 0.17 | 10:28PM 0.24 | 10:47AM 0.12 | 11:03PM 0.22 | 11:20AM 0.09 | 11:40PM 0.22 | 11:54AM 0.10 | 12:18AM 0.25 | 12:29PM 0.14 | 12:59AM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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