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The Spot surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 01 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Spot surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Spot sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Spot this week:
The surf forecast for The Spot over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Spot in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 3rd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 8th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 8th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spot over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Fri 8 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 6 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | S 13 | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | |
1106 | 722 | 608 | 454 | 425 | 284 | 195 | 114 | 101 | 89 | 117 | 113 | 189 | 322 | 2287 | 1555 | 1128 | 822 | 1755 | 4532 | 1470 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:51AM1.74m | 4:07PM1.64m | 4:17AM1.71m | 4:34PM1.61m | 4:44AM1.65m | 5:02PM1.56m | 5:11AM1.57m | 5:31PM1.48m | 5:40AM1.48m | 6:03PM1.39m | 6:11AM1.38m | 6:42PM1.29m | 6:51AM1.27m | 7:38PM1.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM0.14m | 10:00AM0.11m | 10:07PM0.15m | 10:26AM0.13m | 10:34PM0.19m | 10:54AM0.17m | 11:03PM0.26m | 11:22AM0.25m | 11:32PM0.35m | 11:53AM0.34m | 00:05AM0.45m | 12:29PM0.43m | 00:45AM0.57m | 1:16PM0.54m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
 | 5:21 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 21 |
20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 18 | S 16 | S 11 |
 kJ | 1106 | 722 | 608 | 454 | 425 | 284 | 195 | 114 | 75 | 113 | 100 | 73 | 189 | 322 | 1967 | 1555 | 1128 | 584 | 1425 | 4532 | 1470 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 9 | S 16 | S 15 | E 9 | S 15 | E 9 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | E 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 16 | 15 | 129 | 161 | 14 | 38 | 6 | 74 | 101 | 89 | 82 | 113 | 69 | 142 | 2 | 18 | 21 | 822 | 232 | 81 | 1016 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | E 9 | NE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | S 17 | SW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 12 | E 7 | SSE 8 | NE 7 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 24 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 9 |
| kJ | 15 | — | 15 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 27 | 117 | 32 | 28 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 24 | 31 | 9 | 61 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | S 6 | — | — | NE 7 | S 3 | SSE 11 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 11 | SSW 11 | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 24 | 41 | 53 | 83 | 139 | — | — | 31 | 2 | 2287 | — | 61 | 564 | 1755 | 2882 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 51 | 51 | 17 | 51 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 23 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 45 | 0 | 86 | 208 |
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Information about the The Spot Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Spot provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Spot can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Spot 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 (The Spot) 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 The Spot 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.
The Spot is 2 km (1 miles) from Scottburgh. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Scottburgh. Scottburgh has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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