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Trafalgar Surf Forecast
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Trafalgar surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 13 Jul 2025 SAST
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 Sunday (Jul 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Trafalgar in the next 12 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 20) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trafalgar over the next 12 days.
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Fri 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 401 | 635 | 519 | 537 | 505 | 475 | 456 | 426 | 385 | 376 | 421 | 92 | 85 | 175 | 217 | 225 | 472 | 989 | 809 | 463 | 165 | 125 | 132 | 494 | 486 | 570 | 498 | 673 | 369 | 272 | 266 | 253 | 461 | 580 | 263 | 128 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:37PM 1.65 | 5:44AM 1.61 | 6:13PM 1.66 | 6:20AM 1.56 | 6:51PM 1.64 | 6:59AM 1.48 | 7:33PM 1.58 | 7:44AM 1.37 | 8:22PM 1.49 | 8:39AM 1.25 | 9:24PM 1.39 | 9:56AM 1.16 | 10:49PM 1.32 | 11:39AM 1.14 | 12:24AM 1.33 | 1:12PM 1.22 | 1:40AM 1.40 | 2:17PM 1.35 | 2:37AM 1.49 | 3:07PM 1.48 | 3:23AM 1.58 | 3:50PM 1.59 | 4:03AM 1.63 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:40PM 0.21 | 11:54AM 0.09 | 12:18AM 0.24 | 12:30PM 0.13 | 1:00AM 0.29 | 1:08PM 0.20 | 1:46AM 0.37 | 1:52PM 0.30 | 2:41AM 0.45 | 2:47PM 0.42 | 3:52AM 0.53 | 4:02PM 0.52 | 5:25AM 0.56 | 5:41PM 0.55 | 6:56AM 0.50 | 7:13PM 0.49 | 8:04AM 0.38 | 8:20PM 0.38 | 8:54AM 0.27 | 9:11PM 0.28 | 9:36AM 0.16 | 9:54PM 0.20 | 10:13AM 0.09 | |||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Fri 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 |
| Sunset | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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