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The Spot surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 26 Apr 2024 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 23.5°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.2 °C max: 25.3 °C min: 22.9 °C)
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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 23.5°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.2 °C max: 25.3 °C min: 22.9 °C)


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 (Apr 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s 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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) 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 2.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 26th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 26th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
S
1
S
1
S
0.9
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.7
S
0.7
SSE
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)126688181615151414141419161514121211111010101214131212119101091514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)23218213026423527322318816719514912011533652745832936827124428225919898160932091419858364369267202291490
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
ESE
10
NNW
30
NE
30
NE
15
N
25
NE
20
NNE
15
N
10
S
5
NNE
15
NW
30
SSW
20
S
5
SW
10
E
15
ENE
15
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
35
NE
30
NE
20
SW
10
SE
15
NE
10
NNW
20
NE
20
NE
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
SSW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
ononononcross-
on
ononoffcrossoncrossononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:59PM
1.62
5:11AM
1.68
5:28PM
1.55
5:41AM
1.58
6:03PM
1.45
6:18AM
1.46
6:46PM
1.33
7:05AM
1.31
7:54PM
1.21
8:27AM
1.18
9:57PM
1.18
10:43AM
1.15
11:49PM
1.30
12:18PM
1.26
12:52AM
1.49
1:16PM
1.41
1:39AM
1.67
2:01PM
1.54
2:20AM
1.81
2:41PM
1.65
2:58AM
1.90
3:18PM
1.72
3:35AM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:53AM
0.11
11:00PM
0.17
11:22AM
0.17
11:31PM
0.25
11:55AM
0.27
12:06AM
0.37
12:35PM
0.39
12:52AM
0.51
1:31PM
0.52
2:06AM
0.65
3:04PM
0.62
4:21AM
0.70
5:05PM
0.59
6:11AM
0.57
6:23PM
0.45
7:12AM
0.39
7:16PM
0.30
7:57AM
0.22
8:00PM
0.17
8:36AM
0.09
8:40PM
0.07
9:12AM
0.01
9:18PM
0.02
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--
Sunset-5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:16--5:16--5:15-
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Rain (mm)
--6-----------------1---------------
Temp. °C222220212120212220222421272723242322232322232422232522252321282723222320
Feels °C (?)191719202020171717182022262723222122242222192018192024262323262523192121

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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