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The Spot surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Spot in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 28th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 29th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spot over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | |
43 | 44 | 31 | 33 | 14 | 152 | 480 | 397 | 275 | 249 | 233 | 116 | 93 | 85 | 126 | 67 | 130 | 140 | 245 | 317 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 1:35PM1.33m | 1:50AM1.51m | 2:13PM1.40m | 2:25AM1.56m | 2:47PM1.46m | 2:58AM1.59m | 3:19PM1.51m | 3:30AM1.60m | 3:51PM1.53m | 4:01AM1.60m | 4:23PM1.53m | 4:32AM1.58m | 4:55PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:31PM0.42m | 8:07AM0.35m | 8:09PM0.36m | 8:39AM0.29m | 8:44PM0.32m | 9:10AM0.24m | 9:18PM0.28m | 9:41AM0.21m | 9:50PM0.27m | 10:12AM0.21m | 10:22PM0.28m | 10:43AM0.22m | 10:55PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — |
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Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SSW 11 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | S 6 |
 kJ | 18 | 44 | 9 | 28 | 12 | 152 | 480 | 397 | 275 | 249 | 233 | 37 | 93 | 85 | 126 | 67 | 130 | 114 | 47 | 28 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | S 5 | SE 5 | E 7 | SSW 13 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 7 |
| kJ | 43 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 29 | 11 | 8 | 116 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 140 | 67 | 57 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | E 6 | SE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 8 | NE 6 | SE 9 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | NE 6 | SE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 16 | 33 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 5 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | ESE 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 23 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 59 | 40 | — | 8 | 8 | 21 | 47 | 62 | 40 | 50 | — | 245 | 317 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 859 | 0 | 207 | 51 | 23 | 51 | 51 | 93 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 208 | 208 | 0 |
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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 16 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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