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Trafalgar surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 12 Feb 2026 SAST
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Trafalgar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Trafalgar sea temperature is
26.1° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trafalgar this week:

The surf forecast for Trafalgar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trafalgar in the next 12 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 12th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 15th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 18th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
1
S
3
SSW
3
S
1.9
S
2
S
2.1
S
0.9
SSW
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
1.4
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.7
ESE
2
E
2
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)12121199148878813888111112121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7267361111374079701175368484518238181169277572680117512161344802
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
10
SSE
5
N
10
S
15
ENE
25
SW
40
SW
45
SSW
35
SW
35
SSW
30
S
15
WSW
15
S
15
SE
5
WNW
20
E
20
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		glassoncross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:17PM
1.08
2:06AM
1.09
2:11PM
1.23
2:40AM
1.25
2:44PM
1.38
3:09AM
1.42
3:14PM
1.52
3:35AM
1.57
3:41PM
1.63
4:02AM
1.71
4:09PM
1.72
4:29AM
1.81
4:37PM
1.77
4:57AM
1.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:54PM
0.66
8:00AM
0.65
8:30PM
0.50
8:37AM
0.50
8:58PM
0.34
9:08AM
0.36
9:24PM
0.20
9:36AM
0.23
9:49PM
0.08
10:05AM
0.12
10:16PM
-0.01
10:34AM
0.05
10:43PM
-0.07
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise5:33--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:39--
Sunset-6:49--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:45--6:44--6:43-
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-14--234112----2-----1
Temp. °C262625262625222019202221222322222323242624
Feels °C (?)242529282825181214141717192022202122212423
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Information about the Trafalgar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Trafalgar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Trafalgar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Trafalgar 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 (Trafalgar) 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 Trafalgar 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.

Trafalgar is 10 km (6 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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