To Strand surf break

To Strand surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 07 Sep 2025 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
21.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at To Strand in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 7th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for To Strand over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
1
3
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.2
SSW
1.2
S
1.1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.7
E
0.4
SSW
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)1312121213141413131111101017515141381410
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)61343245349969661729821212061442928462041339168117178213
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
5
ESE
25
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
0
WNW
40
NE
25
NE
5
N
10
ESE
15
SSW
5
SW
15
SSE
20
SSW
30
SSW
15
SSE
10
SE
10
N
20
S
15
SSW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
1.84
3:57AM
1.78
4:16PM
1.94
4:28AM
1.81
4:47PM
1.97
5:00AM
1.78
5:20PM
1.92
5:32AM
1.71
5:53PM
1.81
6:06AM
1.59
6:28PM
1.64
6:42AM
1.42
7:07PM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:31AM
-0.00
9:53PM
0.01
10:01AM
-0.09
10:25PM
-0.05
10:31AM
-0.12
10:57PM
-0.06
11:03AM
-0.10
11:30PM
-0.00
11:36AM
-0.01
12:04AM
0.11
12:10PM
0.13
12:39AM
0.27
12:48PM
0.31
1:21AM
0.46
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunrise6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--5:58--
Sunset-5:45--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:47-
clear
clear
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212221212121222323232220212120202019202120
Feels °C (?)192124191922181923222021222118191920192022
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6 km/h
NNW
0.0
21.8
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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 12 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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