The Spot Surf Forecast

/ Durban/KZN South (30 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (30.27° S 30.77° E)

Surf Forecasts:

The Spot surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 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 21.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spot in the next 12 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 5AM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2AM (Fri 19th Sep)	7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf	2AM (Fri 19th Sep)	7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful	8AM (Fri 19th Sep)	7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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 Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, near gales from the S by Mon afternoon).
		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24			Thu 25
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE
Period(s) (?)	14	14	13	12	13	13	12	12	12	11	11	8	10	9	9	9	9	9	9	10	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	1849	2019	1465	692	726	546	350	224	213	170	116	1190	895	373	234	202	132	165	123	166	194
Wind (km/h)	SSW	ESE	ENE	NNE	ENE	NE	NNE	S	NNE	NNE	SE	SSW	SW	ENE	NE	NNE	SSW	SSW	SW	S	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	cross	on	on	on	on	on	cross- off	glass	on	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- on	on	cross- on	off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)	2:30AM 1.48		2:49PM 1.63	2:59AM 1.59		3:17PM 1.75	3:27AM 1.68		3:43PM 1.82	3:52AM 1.73		4:07PM 1.86	4:17AM 1.74		4:31PM 1.85	4:40AM 1.72		4:54PM 1.80		5:04AM 1.67	5:16PM 1.71
Low Tide / height (m)	8:28PM 0.37	8:35AM 0.26		8:58PM 0.24	9:03AM 0.14		9:24PM 0.15	9:29AM 0.06		9:49PM 0.08	9:54AM 0.02		10:13PM 0.05	10:18AM 0.01		10:37PM 0.05	10:42AM 0.04		11:00PM 0.09	11:05AM 0.11

		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24			Thu 25
Sunrise	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:43	-
Sunset	-	-	5:51	-	-	5:51	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:53

Rain (mm)	1	1	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	6	-	-
Temp. °C	20	19	19	19	23	22	21	22	22	20	28	23	20	19	19	19	21	18	17	18	19
Feels °C (?)	17	19	18	16	18	17	19	20	21	22	26	16	15	19	17	15	14	11	12	13	14

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at The Spot (light winds from the SW at Durban Intnl. Airport 32 km from The Spot). 2.0m 6s windswell from the S with a 1.8m 13s groundswell, also from the S. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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21.8

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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.