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Southbroom surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 11 Aug 2025 SAST
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Southbroom surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Southbroom sea temperature is
21.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southbroom this week:

The surf forecast for Southbroom over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Southbroom in the next 12 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 18) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 13th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 11th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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

Hourly12 Days
Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast Surf
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Mon
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
2
3
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
2
E
1.9
E
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)1215141414151312151516151413131288121514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)985854478398471819557338346625649576400209160118601571597376
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
10
SW
5
ESE
5
S
5
NW
20
NE
25
NE
10
NNE
25
NE
30
NNE
30
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
10
W
15
S
10
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		glassglasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		offcrosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:24AM
1.72
5:48PM
1.83
5:57AM
1.66
6:22PM
1.77
6:32AM
1.55
6:59PM
1.65
7:10AM
1.42
7:41PM
1.49
7:56AM
1.26
8:37PM
1.31
9:10AM
1.10
10:20PM
1.17
11:43AM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:22PM
0.06
11:30AM
-0.03
11:56PM
0.10
12:03PM
0.03
12:32AM
0.17
12:38PM
0.13
1:11AM
0.29
1:16PM
0.28
1:57AM
0.44
2:04PM
0.45
3:02AM
0.59
3:22PM
0.62
5:07AM
0.67
5:54PM
0.67
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Mon
18
Sunrise-6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:31-
Sunset--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:32--5:32--5:34
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C162021192120182223202322202121202020192323
Feels °C (?)131617182120191920191918192019212020171918
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Southbroom (light winds from the NNW at Paddock 20 km from Southbroom). A 2.7m groundswell from the SSW

    1 hour 14 minutes ago Southbroom
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20 km away, 1 h 14 min ago

6 km/h
NNW
0.0
21.1
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Southbroom Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Southbroom provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Southbroom can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Southbroom 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 (Southbroom) 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 Southbroom 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 Southbroom, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Margate which is 9 km (6 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 Port Shepstone which is 23 km (14 miles) away, Ntuzuma, Scottburgh and Umkomaas.

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