To Strand surf break

To Strand surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 04 Apr 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
26.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at To Strand in the next 16 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 4th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 8th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 6th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ESE
1.3
E
1.4
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
2.2
SSW
1.4
ESE
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
2
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.3
S
0.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)9811121313181416141514131312121111111015
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19322351379488881231377355754781699106766348828517112358371945
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
5
ESE
10
SW
15
S
20
NE
5
SSE
35
SW
30
SW
35
SW
35
SSW
20
SSE
10
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
35
NE
40
NE
5
WNW
20
ENE
20
NNE
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrossoffcross-
on
crossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
1.65
5:08AM
1.70
5:21PM
1.58
5:32AM
1.60
5:45PM
1.48
5:55AM
1.48
6:10PM
1.36
6:20AM
1.34
6:39PM
1.22
6:50AM
1.20
7:22PM
1.08
7:42AM
1.06
10:00PM
0.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:52AM
0.06
10:57PM
0.10
11:16AM
0.13
11:22PM
0.18
11:41AM
0.22
11:47PM
0.29
12:06PM
0.34
12:13AM
0.42
12:35PM
0.47
12:43AM
0.57
1:14PM
0.61
1:28AM
0.72
2:42PM
0.73
4:26AM
0.82
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Sunrise6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--
Sunset-5:51--5:50--5:49--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:44-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-----4--1--1--------1
Temp. °C252524252523212121212019222220232522242527
Feels °C (?)262728262726171518151618181715182018232427
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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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