To Strand surf break

To Strand surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 31 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
26.0° 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 Saturday (Jan 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 05) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 31st Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 6th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 5th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 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 Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.9
E
1
E
0.4
SSW
1.2
E
0.7
ESE
1.1
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.5
S
0.5
ESE
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
S
1.2
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)131211888871378661110677888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)988398414046921066915973881046552319332264169294248
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
S
10
SSW
15
SE
10
E
5
NNW
10
ESE
25
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
30
ENE
35
NE
25
NNE
25
S
20
WSW
15
SW
30
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:10PM
1.58
3:36AM
1.62
3:49PM
1.68
4:13AM
1.74
4:24PM
1.73
4:48AM
1.81
4:57PM
1.73
5:20AM
1.82
5:27PM
1.70
5:50AM
1.78
5:55PM
1.63
6:18AM
1.70
6:22PM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:59AM
0.28
9:23PM
0.15
9:41AM
0.16
9:59PM
0.04
10:19AM
0.09
10:32PM
-0.02
10:53AM
0.07
11:03PM
-0.04
11:25AM
0.09
11:32PM
-0.01
11:55AM
0.14
12:00AM
0.06
12:23PM
0.23
12:27AM
0.17
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:28--5:28--
Sunset-6:58--6:57--6:57--6:55--6:54--6:54--6:53-
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252625252625262626262625262625272623232323
Feels °C (?)272728272927292727272525252525262419212123
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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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