To Strand surf break

To Strand surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 23 Mar 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
26.6° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 24th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 24th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 29th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
S
1.2
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.9
E
0.6
SSW
1.9
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.1
ESE
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.6
SSW
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.7
S
1
S
1.1
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)661414147138877881211171514141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25912337137130136713941922315513613911911191140221377476582371
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
15
S
10
E
20
NE
20
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
20
SW
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
E
5
NNW
30
NE
30
NE
25
SW
25
S
25
SSE
5
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:19PM
1.52
6:40AM
1.53
6:58PM
1.35
7:23AM
1.31
7:54PM
1.16
8:40AM
1.11
10:36PM
1.04
11:58AM
1.07
1:01AM
1.19
1:25PM
1.22
1:53AM
1.39
2:09PM
1.38
2:29AM
1.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:24AM
0.22
12:53PM
0.34
1:05AM
0.42
1:41PM
0.54
2:08AM
0.63
3:22PM
0.70
5:15AM
0.75
6:30PM
0.64
7:21AM
0.59
7:36PM
0.47
8:08AM
0.42
8:14PM
0.31
8:42AM
0.27
Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Sunrise--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07
Sunset6:06--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:58--
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
11-----1--------31192
Temp. °C242322232326262426262425252527272526252324
Feels °C (?)202223222323232528262627272926262525232526
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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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