To Strand surf break

To Strand surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 25 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
23.7° 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 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at To Strand in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 25th May)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 30th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 30th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
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
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.7
ENE
6
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SE
10
0.2
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
1.7
ESE
7
1.8
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.8
E
7
0.7
SE
7
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
100
83
147
120
36
43
30
18
14
30
124
264
226
240
276
254
295
50
47
78
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
NE
15
N
20
NE
20
NNE
10
SW
10
E
20
NE
10
WNW
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
10
W
15
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
35
NNE
35
NE
25
NNE
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:46AM1.15m
00:22AM1.37m
12:49PM1.22m
1:10AM1.43m
1:35PM1.30m
1:50AM1.49m
2:13PM1.37m
2:25AM1.53m
2:48PM1.43m
2:58AM1.56m
3:20PM1.47m
3:29AM1.57m
3:51PM1.49m
4:01AM1.57m
Low Tide
5:46PM0.52m
6:48AM0.51m
6:45PM0.47m
7:32AM0.42m
7:30PM0.41m
8:07AM0.34m
8:09PM0.36m
8:40AM0.27m
8:44PM0.31m
9:11AM0.23m
9:17PM0.28m
9:41AM0.20m
9:50PM0.27m
clear
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:06
5:06
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:04
5:04
3
3
4
3
Temp °C
21
21
20
23
23
21
21
22
21
22
22
22
20
19
19
21
21
20
21
21
19
20
19
19
19
20
19
22
21
19
20
20
22
19
17
19
20
19
18
16
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.8
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.3
SSW
10
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
SSE
4
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
ESE
5
1.4
ESE
6
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1
E
6
0.4
SE
8
1.5
E
7
Energy kJ
106
100
83
147
120
47
22
22
24
40
30
11
264
33
161
222
254
200
81
18
245
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
S
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SE
4
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SE
7
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
27
26
15
36
33
36
43
18
18
14
12
124
9
226
193
120
28
67
48
47
78
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
S
4
0.2
E
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.2
SSW
17
0.4
NE
6
0.3
E
6
0.1
E
12
0.2
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SE
8
Energy kJ
5
10
22
27
40
16
3
6
16
14
30
9
6
3
5
77
50
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.4
SSW
4
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
SSW
3
0.7
S
4
1.7
ESE
7
1.8
ESE
7
1.8
E
7
1.5
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.7
NE
7
Energy kJ
10
25
38
55
5
30
7
15
240
276
295
164
242
255
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
108
108
73
108
108
0
73
108
28
63
264
5
128
19
0
100
108
217
368
368
109
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
6
5
6
5
6
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
7
7
5
7
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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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