To Strand surf break

To Strand surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 11 Jan 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
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 13th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 13th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 15th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.5
E
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.3
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
1.7
E
2.4
SSW
1.7
S
1.7
S
1.1
E
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)14137222016141413812129777101091010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)280239223156218302186105652284727442637320258216268211220296
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
45
NE
45
NE
20
NNE
15
SSW
10
ENE
5
WSW
10
SSE
30
NE
25
NNE
40
SW
45
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
10
S
15
ENE
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:01AM
1.25
9:16PM
1.06
10:16AM
1.16
11:09PM
1.00
12:01PM
1.14
1:00AM
1.05
1:22PM
1.21
2:02AM
1.16
2:14PM
1.31
2:44AM
1.28
2:53PM
1.41
3:19AM
1.39
3:26PM
1.51
3:50AM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:22PM
0.66
3:23AM
0.64
4:54PM
0.71
5:03AM
0.71
6:43PM
0.66
6:51AM
0.67
7:50PM
0.56
7:56AM
0.57
8:33PM
0.45
8:40AM
0.46
9:08PM
0.33
9:16AM
0.36
9:39PM
0.23
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09--5:11--
Sunset-7:05--7:05--7:04--7:04--7:04--7:04--7:04-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------------12--1--1
Temp. °C252625262625252625262625262323232322232424
Feels °C (?)242525222223272828282824271718202022242424
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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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