To Strand surf break

To Strand surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 04 May 2026 SAST
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To Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's To Strand sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for To Strand this week:

The surf forecast for To Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at To Strand in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 11PM. 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 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 4th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 7th May)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for To Strand over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
4
2
1
5
6
3
4
4
3
3
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
12
1.3
E
8
0.5
S
11
1.2
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
11
3
SE
11
1.9
SE
11
2
SSW
10
4
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
11
1.9
SSE
15
3
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.1
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
2
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
98
89
108
196
66
166
1677
1965
891
794
3535
2766
1602
2782
1991
1180
603
245
158
541
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
S
5
SSE
15
SE
5
ENE
15
S
25
SSE
15
NW
25
SW
40
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
10
SSE
5
N
5
E
15
NE
15
NNW
15
NE
20
W
30
WSW
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:02PM1.52m
5:11AM1.54m
5:31PM1.44m
5:40AM1.45m
6:04PM1.35m
6:12AM1.35m
6:43PM1.26m
6:51AM1.24m
7:40PM1.17m
7:52AM1.14m
9:14PM1.13m
9:39AM1.08m
11:00PM1.20m
Low Tide
10:54AM0.17m
11:03PM0.26m
11:23AM0.24m
11:32PM0.34m
11:54AM0.33m
00:05AM0.45m
12:30PM0.43m
00:45AM0.56m
1:17PM0.52m
1:46AM0.67m
2:28PM0.60m
3:29AM0.72m
4:08PM0.61m
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:28
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
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5:19
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
1
1
9
2
2
5
Temp °C
26
26
25
24
23
23
23
23
18
23
25
21
22
23
20
20
21
19
27
32
25
24
24
23
26
25
21
21
19
16
17
17
15
18
17
19
19
19
17
24
28
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
7
0.5
S
10
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
11
3
SE
11
1.9
SE
11
1.7
SE
11
2.5
SSW
12
2.4
S
11
2.1
S
11
3
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.1
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
Energy kJ
93
51
81
103
69
40
166
1677
1965
891
715
1641
1465
1095
2782
1991
1180
603
315
344
216
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.7
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.9
ESE
10
1.1
SSE
17
1.9
SSE
15
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
E
8
0.5
NE
4
1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
1.1
S
8
Energy kJ
85
98
89
108
106
22
35
23
35
15
6
173
725
1602
43
25
22
9
245
158
149
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SSW
10
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
S
5
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.1
SW
15
0.4
SE
20
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
18
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
SE
15
0.6
SSE
10
Energy kJ
73
15
33
12
14
66
40
8
101
90
75
29
25
49
13
25
36
77
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
7
0.8
S
4
0.6
S
5
1.3
E
8
0.5
NW
3
0.7
NE
6
1.7
SSW
10
2
SSW
10
4
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
11
0.6
NE
3
0.9
NE
4
2.3
NE
8
2
SSW
8
Energy kJ
99
26
19
196
5
42
528
794
3535
2766
6
27
655
541
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
4
5
6
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
3
Distance (km)
108
80
5
19
108
0
19
109
0
109
33
5
0
56
0
12
108
0
135
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
4
3
4
6
6
4
5
4
4
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
3
3
4
5
6
5
3
4
6
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
8
6
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
8
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Information about the To Strand Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for To Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at To Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our To Strand 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 (To Strand) 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 To Strand 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.

To Strand is 5 km (3 miles) from Port Shepstone. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Shepstone. Port Shepstone has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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