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The Spot surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 16 Jan 2026 SAST
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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
25.2° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Spot this week:

The surf forecast for The Spot over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spot in the next 12 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 19th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 23rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
0
2
2
1
4
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
2
1
0
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.1
E
1.2
E
0.9
SSE
2.5
SSW
2.3
S
2.1
S
1
E
0.9
SSW
1.1
E
1
E
1.1
E
2.1
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)1099108778101310101379999131316
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)38629921129093704572504194238244188404478440318194205356276380
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
5
SSW
5
ENE
25
NE
5
W
45
SSW
35
SSW
15
SW
10
S
15
E
5
W
10
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
25
S
15
SE
10
N
30
NE
35
NE
5
NNW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		ononcross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
on		ononglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:53PM
1.44
3:18AM
1.42
3:26PM
1.54
3:50AM
1.53
3:57PM
1.63
4:20AM
1.63
4:26PM
1.69
4:50AM
1.70
4:55PM
1.72
5:20AM
1.75
5:25PM
1.71
5:50AM
1.76
5:56PM
1.67
6:22AM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:08PM
0.34
9:16AM
0.37
9:39PM
0.24
9:49AM
0.28
10:08PM
0.15
10:20AM
0.21
10:37PM
0.08
10:51AM
0.17
11:05PM
0.04
11:22AM
0.16
11:34PM
0.03
11:54AM
0.17
12:04AM
0.06
12:28PM
0.22
Fri
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise--5:11--5:11--5:11--5:13--5:13--5:15--5:16
Sunset7:01--7:01--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--
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clear
part cloud
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rain showers
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clear
clear
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252324252423232121232122242122222123242225
Feels °C (?)242326242319171920222123201818192018202025
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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 12 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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