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St Lucia surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 03 Oct 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Lucia this week:
The surf forecast for St Lucia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 05) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at St Lucia in the next 12 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 5th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 5th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 3rd Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Lucia over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, strong winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 635 | 396 | 245 | 473 | 170 | 146 | 453 | 470 | 280 | 280 | 464 | 290 | 276 | 586 | 321 | 373 | 328 | 307 | 250 | 209 | 195 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:42PM 1.57 | 1:55AM 1.63 | 2:13PM 1.81 | 2:27AM 1.82 | 2:44PM 2.02 | 2:59AM 1.97 | 3:16PM 2.18 | 3:30AM 2.07 | 3:48PM 2.26 | 4:03AM 2.12 | 4:20PM 2.26 | 4:35AM 2.10 | 4:54PM 2.18 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:50PM 0.48 | 8:00AM 0.35 | 8:22PM 0.27 | 8:30AM 0.16 | 8:54PM 0.09 | 9:01AM 0.00 | 9:25PM -0.04 | 9:33AM -0.10 | 9:57PM -0.11 | 10:06AM -0.14 | 10:30PM -0.10 | 10:40AM -0.11 | 11:03PM -0.02 | ||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for KZN North
Continuing clean conditions at St Lucia (light winds from the SW at Richards Bay 61 km from St Lucia). 2.8m 10s swell from the S with a 1.2m 10s swell, also from the S and a 1.0m 11s groundswell, also from the E. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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 12 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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