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The Spot surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 09 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
25.6° 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 (Jan 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 9th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 15th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 15th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.1
SSW
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.4
E
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
E
1.3
E
0.4
SSW
1.4
E
1.4
E
2
ENE
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
S
Period(s) (?)713121110151472220171588128910998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3311001556331144456395200160311469348257239562643130262522851158
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
5
ESE
15
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
10
N
25
ENE
30
NE
15
NNE
25
ENE
25
NE
10
NNE
10
ESE
15
ENE
5
NE
20
ENE
15
ESE
35
SSW
35
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		ononcross-
on		onononononcross-
on		cross-
on		onglassoncross-
on		offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:33PM
1.32
8:10AM
1.39
8:14PM
1.20
8:59AM
1.27
9:14PM
1.09
10:13AM
1.18
11:05PM
1.03
12:00PM
1.16
12:59AM
1.08
1:22PM
1.23
2:02AM
1.18
2:14PM
1.33
2:44AM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:41AM
0.40
2:21PM
0.58
2:23AM
0.53
3:19PM
0.68
3:22AM
0.65
4:50PM
0.72
5:03AM
0.72
6:41PM
0.68
6:51AM
0.68
7:49PM
0.58
7:57AM
0.58
8:33PM
0.46
8:41AM
0.47
Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise--5:05--5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09
Sunset7:02--7:02--7:02--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
331-----------1231--2-
Temp. °C232222252326272427272527272425232427272524
Feels °C (?)212223282627272526262627282628252828282718
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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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