Surf Forecasts:
To Strand surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, S swell with 2,351 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for To Strand over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly near gales. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | S 5 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
141 | 233 | 352 | 149 | 267 | 241 | 262 | 29 | 103 | 76 | 525 | 101 | 215 | 189 | 82 | 133 | 2297 | 1134 | 772 | 432 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:36PM1.83m | 4:45AM1.74m | 5:03PM1.85m | 5:13AM1.71m | 5:32PM1.82m | 5:42AM1.64m | 6:02PM1.73m | 6:13AM1.53m | 6:36PM1.60m | 6:48AM1.39m | 7:16PM1.43m | 7:34AM1.22m | 8:14PM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:42PM0.04m | 10:49AM-0.04m | 11:11PM0.04m | 11:17AM-0.01m | 11:41PM0.08m | 11:46AM0.06m | 00:12AM0.17m | 12:18PM0.17m | 00:48AM0.31m | 12:55PM0.33m | 1:33AM0.47m | 1:44PM0.51m | 2:45AM0.64m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
141 | 690 | 375 | 341 | 267 | 241 | 262 | 184 | 103 | 76 | 138 | 96 | 74 | 189 | 82 | 43 | 62 | 1134 | 772 | 432 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 6 | E 9 | ENE 7 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 8 |
7 | — | 18 | 23 | 15 | 68 | 37 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 525 | 73 | 215 | 28 | 57 | 5 | 48 | 82 | 120 | 143 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 11 | SSW 14 | — | S 11 | NE 8 | E 8 | ESE 5 | NE 7 | — | ENE 8 | NE 7 | S 16 |
— | — | 21 | 18 | 28 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 20 | — | 3 | 9 | 52 | 12 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 129 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 5 | SSE 10 | — | ESE 8 | — |
1051 | 233 | 352 | 149 | 59 | — | — | 29 | 69 | 100 | 226 | 101 | 52 | — | — | 133 | 2297 | — | 601 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 759 | 110 | 296 | 296 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 81 | 108 | 28 | 176 | 128 | 56 | 108 | 108 | 1123 | 1515 | 1170 | 911 | 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.











