Surf Forecasts:
To Strand surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with 5,721 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with E swell.
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 (Aug 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for To Strand over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 10 |
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80 | 5 | 4 | 422 | 211 | 168 | 159 | 148 | 104 | 125 | 437 | 241 | 1281 | 1005 | 444 | 186 | 419 | 836 | 1178 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:09AM1.56m | 6:31PM1.62m | 6:37AM1.44m | 6:59PM1.48m | 7:05AM1.30m | 7:27PM1.32m | 7:35AM1.16m | 8:04PM1.16m | 8:23AM1.01m | 9:37PM1.02m | 12:15PM0.95m | 00:56AM1.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:09AM0.18m | 12:13PM0.14m | 00:38AM0.29m | 12:41PM0.28m | 1:07AM0.42m | 1:10PM0.43m | 1:40AM0.56m | 1:43PM0.59m | 2:28AM0.69m | 2:39PM0.74m | 4:59AM0.78m | 6:13PM0.79m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:31 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | E 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
807 | 584 | 533 | 422 | 211 | 168 | 159 | 148 | 104 | 106 | 70 | 74 | 1281 | 1005 | 444 | 175 | 67 | 25 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 | S 18 | SW 16 | SSE 4 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | SSW 12 | — | — | E 9 |
8 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 120 | 26 | 125 | 34 | 22 | 21 | 22 | — | 186 | — | — | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 12 | S 9 | — | SSW 17 | SW 9 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 5 | 2 | — | 29 | 3 | 25 | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 2 | SSW 5 | S 4 | — | — | ENE 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | S 8 | — | ENE 8 | NE 5 | NE 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 10 |
80 | 778 | 731 | 1 | 70 | 19 | — | — | 100 | 109 | 437 | 241 | — | 26 | 68 | 355 | 419 | 836 | 1178 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 108 | 108 | 80 | 128 | 176 | 0 | 108 | 108 | 191 | 221 | 176 | 0 | 108 | 638 | 0 | 263 | 765 | 56 |
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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.











