To Strand surf break

To Strand surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 02 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
26.3° 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 Monday (Mar 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 12 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 2nd Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 2nd Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 8th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
S
1.4
S
0.7
SSW
1.3
ENE
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
E
0.6
E
2
SSW
2.4
S
2.2
S
2
S
1.6
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
Period(s) (?)91414513121211111312677671112111114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)47680216810113381552329685953614128062311161076643357529
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
10
NW
30
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
20
ENE
30
NE
25
NNE
15
ENE
15
SSW
5
NNW
30
SSW
20
S
5
N
50
SSW
60
SSW
35
SW
30
SSW
20
S
5
SSE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:36PM
1.66
3:56AM
1.80
4:06PM
1.73
4:25AM
1.86
4:34PM
1.75
4:52AM
1.87
5:00PM
1.73
5:17AM
1.83
5:25PM
1.67
5:41AM
1.74
5:49PM
1.59
6:04AM
1.63
6:12PM
1.48
6:26AM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:41PM
0.03
10:03AM
0.06
10:10PM
-0.03
10:31AM
0.02
10:37PM
-0.05
10:58AM
0.02
11:03PM
-0.02
11:23AM
0.07
11:28PM
0.04
11:48AM
0.14
11:52PM
0.14
12:11PM
0.24
12:15AM
0.26
12:35PM
0.36
Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52
Sunset6:30--6:30--6:29--6:28--6:25--6:24--6:23--
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------20--11---2--
Temp. °C222223242325252528282326262424232219212122
Feels °C (?)151919202025232429312525252827141213182021
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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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