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Trafalgar surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 26 Mar 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trafalgar this week:
The surf forecast for Trafalgar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Trafalgar in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trafalgar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 190 | 152 | 121 | 85 | 96 | 177 | 114 | 95 | 187 | 180 | 93 | 93 | 83 | 225 | 128 | 235 | 43 | 27 | 17 | 30 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:36PM 1.04 | 11:58AM 1.07 | 1:01AM 1.19 | 1:25PM 1.22 | 1:53AM 1.39 | 2:09PM 1.38 | 2:29AM 1.56 | 2:43PM 1.51 | 3:00AM 1.70 | 3:13PM 1.61 | 3:28AM 1.79 | 3:40PM 1.67 | 3:55AM 1.83 | 4:07PM 1.70 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:15AM 0.75 | 6:30PM 0.64 | 7:21AM 0.59 | 7:36PM 0.47 | 8:08AM 0.42 | 8:14PM 0.31 | 8:42AM 0.27 | 8:46PM 0.18 | 9:11AM 0.15 | 9:14PM 0.09 | 9:38AM 0.08 | 9:41PM 0.03 | 10:03AM 0.03 | |||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 7 | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | |
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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 16 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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