Snake Park surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 20 Dec 2025 SAST
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Snake Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Snake Park sea temperature is
23.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Snake Park this week:

The surf forecast for Snake Park over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Snake Park in the next 12 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 20th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 20th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 20th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
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Rating
(10 max)
4
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.5
ENE
1.8
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.5
E
1.9
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)161413667788899999999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)882431232165247512674585887489417320327397334282198202246230189
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
15
ENE
30
NE
20
NNE
35
NE
40
NE
25
NNE
35
ENE
30
NE
20
SW
30
SSW
35
SSW
20
SW
20
S
15
SSE
0
E
15
E
15
E
10
NNE
15
SSE
50
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:25AM
1.77
4:31PM
1.83
4:58AM
1.80
5:03PM
1.81
5:32AM
1.80
5:36PM
1.76
6:07AM
1.79
6:11PM
1.71
6:46AM
1.75
6:50PM
1.64
7:30AM
1.71
7:35PM
1.56
8:23AM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:15PM
0.37
10:25AM
0.47
10:46PM
0.35
11:00AM
0.48
11:17PM
0.36
11:35AM
0.51
11:50PM
0.38
12:12PM
0.55
12:25AM
0.42
12:52PM
0.61
1:04AM
0.48
1:40PM
0.67
1:51AM
0.55
2:38PM
0.74
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Sunrise-4:50--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:54--4:54-
Sunset--6:54--6:55--6:55--6:57--6:57--6:57--6:58
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
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part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--35------1-------1-2
Temp. °C232423222525232626242425232323222324222526
Feels °C (?)262522212120202223242121212221232324242624
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Information about the Snake Park Surf forecast

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