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The Spot surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 31 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
26.3° 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 Saturday (Jan 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spot in the next 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (Feb 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 31st Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 5th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 5th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu night).

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
0
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.4
SW
1
E
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.3
E
1.1
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.5
SSW
0.5
S
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.4
S
1.3
SSE
1.5
SSE
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)1312128816715131386611117778814
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1511297747406610614211895234881007364419474206196299280
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
SE
5
WSW
15
SE
10
E
5
WNW
20
E
25
ENE
15
NNE
20
ENE
30
NE
15
NNE
30
ENE
30
NE
15
NNE
25
SSE
20
WSW
5
SW
25
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossoffcrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		onononononononcross-
on		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:11PM
1.61
3:36AM
1.66
3:50PM
1.71
4:13AM
1.78
4:24PM
1.76
4:48AM
1.85
4:57PM
1.77
5:20AM
1.86
5:27PM
1.74
5:50AM
1.82
5:55PM
1.67
6:18AM
1.74
6:22PM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:59AM
0.29
9:23PM
0.16
9:41AM
0.17
9:59PM
0.05
10:19AM
0.10
10:32PM
-0.02
10:53AM
0.07
11:03PM
-0.04
11:25AM
0.09
11:32PM
-0.01
11:54AM
0.14
12:00AM
0.06
12:23PM
0.23
12:27AM
0.17
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:28--
Sunset-6:55--6:54--6:54--6:53--6:53--6:52--6:52-
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
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thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
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clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----1-----3----271--
Temp. °C272725262725282725272724272725282723232423
Feels °C (?)292729272827292727282625262524282722212223
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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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