To Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, South Africa)

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To Strand Surf Guide

To Strand in Hibiscous Coast is an exposed point break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the west northwest. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Sharks may be a hazard at this break.

To Strand Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Point	3	fairly consistent	24.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing To Strand:

The best conditions reported for surf at To Strand occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf To Strand (for consistent clean waves)?

juneBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing To Strand with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of June. Clean surfable waves are typically found 28% of the time in June while 52% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 20% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

28%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

52%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

20%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore To Strand Location Map

Interactive To Strand surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to To Strand is Margate Airport (MGH) in South Africa, 21 km (13 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to To Strand is Durban International Airport (DUR), also in South Africa, 94 km (58 miles) away.

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To Strand Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 15:21 Local Time

m, °C	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (m)	S	SE	SSE	SSE
Period (s)	11	8	11	11
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- on	on	on

What does To Strand look like?

Latest photos from To Strand. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: louis bouwer Credit: jono deighton

Tides at To Strand

Current tide and informaton

For Lucien, 8 km from To Strand.

Next High Water: 06:04pm | 1.35m

Next Low Water: 12:05am | 0.45m

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To Strand Sea Temperature

Warm in and out of the water temperature at To Strand today, but forecast to be overcast. With sea temperatures of 24.7 °C and a wind chill of 24.0 °C, most surfers will choose a shorty or a summer suit or just board shorts.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 24.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite