South Durras Surf Guide

South Durras in Far South New South Wales is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds are from the northwest with some shelter here from south winds. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the east northeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.

South Durras Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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21.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing South Durras:

The best conditions reported for surf at South Durras occur when a East-northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf South Durras (for consistent clean waves)?

marchBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing South Durras with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 26% of the time in March while 33% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 41% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
26%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
33%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
41%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore South Durras Location Map

Interactive South Durras surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail.

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South Durras Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 09:20 Local Time
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Wave (m)
1.3
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1.1
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1
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0.9
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Wind (km/h)
10
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Wind State cross-
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Swell History at South Durras

Surf stats for South Durras, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at South Durras

Wind stats for South Durras, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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