To Strand surf break

To Strand surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 03 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
26.2° 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 4th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 8th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 7th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
0
0
1
1
0
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
ESE
1.7
E
1.2
ESE
1.4
E
1.4
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
2.3
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
Period(s) (?)148881112131313131616151413131212111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21382202235471730917993699653834671224614118616634132781635835
Wind
(km/h)
45
NE
15
N
15
SSE
10
ENE
20
SW
15
S
5
ESE
15
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
40
SW
35
SSW
30
S
5
ESE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
1.69
4:44AM
1.78
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:32PM
0.04
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
Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13
Sunset5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:46--5:45--5:45--
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
mod rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------101-1----------
Temp. °C252324242425252421222121212021222022232223
Feels °C (?)191825242625262718161615151818181617171820
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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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