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St Mikes surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
St Mikes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's St Mikes sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Mikes this week:
The surf forecast for St Mikes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at St Mikes in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Mikes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | |
260 | 169 | 264 | 172 | 85 | 105 | 127 | 131 | 120 | 103 | 57 | 143 | 15 | 61 | 58 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 108 | 101 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | on | cross | off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:23AM1.80m | 4:47PM1.66m | 5:05AM1.71m | 5:31PM1.60m | 5:49AM1.58m | 6:20PM1.51m | 6:36AM1.43m | 7:16PM1.41m | 7:32AM1.29m | 8:26PM1.32m | 8:46AM1.17m | 9:53PM1.28m | 10:20AM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.04m | 10:36AM0.03m | 10:50PM0.10m | 11:18AM0.10m | 11:36PM0.20m | 12:02PM0.20m | 00:26AM0.33m | 12:50PM0.31m | 1:25AM0.48m | 1:48PM0.43m | 2:41AM0.60m | 3:02PM0.51m | 4:19AM0.64m | 4:29PM0.55m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — |
 | 5:09 | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | S 12 | S 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | S 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
 kJ | 62 | 169 | 264 | 45 | 50 | 54 | 92 | 94 | 120 | 133 | 57 | 268 | 204 | 164 | 176 | 186 | 76 | 184 | 128 | 92 | 90 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | ENE 6 | E 6 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 9 | E 9 | S 8 | E 9 | SSE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 260 | 50 | 35 | 172 | 82 | 105 | 127 | 101 | 94 | 103 | 81 | 26 | 148 | 134 | 129 | 81 | 82 | 45 | 108 | 101 | 70 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 11 | SSW 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 13 | SSE 11 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 13 | S 6 | SSW 13 | S 5 |
| kJ | 112 | 146 | 92 | 26 | 85 | 55 | 25 | 131 | 111 | 50 | 83 | 22 | 15 | 61 | 58 | 50 | 48 | 34 | 11 | 18 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 115 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 33 | 143 | 188 | 249 | 272 | 3 | 8 | 12 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 31 | 40 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 96 | 0 | 96 | 360 | 12 | 96 | 68 | 45 | 45 | 169 | 0 | 4 | 45 |
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Information about the St Mikes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for St Mikes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at St Mikes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Mikes 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 Mikes) 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 Mikes 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.
St Mikes is 17 km (11 miles) from Port Shepstone. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Shepstone. Port Shepstone has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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