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To Strand surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
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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
25.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 2.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for To Strand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 50 | 21 | 17 | 86 | 379 | 192 | 64 | 22 | 34 | 337 | 258 | 979 | 371 | 293 | 210 | 303 | 475 | 3874 | 1972 | 1496 | 948 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:47PM 1.75 | 4:02AM 1.94 | 4:21PM 1.76 | 4:37AM 1.90 | 4:56PM 1.71 | 5:13AM 1.80 | 5:33PM 1.62 | 5:51AM 1.64 | 6:14PM 1.49 | 6:33AM 1.45 | 7:04PM 1.34 | 7:26AM 1.26 | 8:20PM 1.19 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:41AM -0.05 | 9:47PM -0.05 | 10:15AM -0.07 | 10:22PM -0.05 | 10:49AM -0.03 | 10:58PM 0.01 | 11:25AM 0.06 | 11:37PM 0.13 | 12:03PM 0.20 | 12:19AM 0.30 | 12:47PM 0.36 | 1:11AM 0.49 | 1:46PM 0.52 | 2:36AM 0.66 | |||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 16 |
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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.











