St Lucia surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 05 Apr 2026 SAST
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St Lucia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's St Lucia sea temperature is
27.2° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Lucia this week:

The surf forecast for St Lucia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at St Lucia in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 6th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 6th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Lucia over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
0
0
0
2
4
4
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
2
S
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
E
1.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)131218161514141414131312121111589888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8678391131779182911068741240109172241425218091624274131109103172
Wind
(km/h)
30
N
5
WSW
40
S
25
S
20
S
15
SSE
5
SSE
10
NNE
25
NE
20
N
25
NNE
30
NE
20
N
20
NNE
30
NE
20
N
20
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:32AM
1.85
5:45PM
1.75
5:56AM
1.71
6:10PM
1.60
6:21AM
1.56
6:38PM
1.44
6:51AM
1.40
7:17PM
1.28
7:40AM
1.23
9:20PM
1.13
11:10AM
1.15
12:34AM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:24PM
0.18
11:40AM
0.24
11:49PM
0.31
12:05PM
0.37
12:15AM
0.46
12:33PM
0.52
12:44AM
0.63
1:09PM
0.69
1:26AM
0.81
2:25PM
0.85
4:07AM
0.94
5:53PM
0.84
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Sunrise-6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05-
Sunset--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:36
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--231-1--------------
Temp. °C252525242323222324232425242425242526252526
Feels °C (?)232723212122232423212222222323232526262525
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Information about the St Lucia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for St Lucia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at St Lucia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Lucia 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 (St Lucia) 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 St Lucia 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 KwaZulu-Natal North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near St Lucia, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, consider staying in Richards Bay which is 57 km (35 miles) away. Other places in and around KwaZulu-Natal North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Richards Bay which is 57 km (35 miles) away, Empangeni, eSikhawini and Nongoma.

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