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Trafalgar surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 19 May 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
23.9° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 20th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trafalgar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 7 | E 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | |
207 | 252 | 239 | 277 | 125 | 268 | 522 | 175 | 129 | 116 | 82 | 79 | 162 | 113 | 106 | 93 | 88 | 86 | 74 | 348 | 263 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:49AM1.58m | 6:20PM1.51m | 6:36AM1.43m | 7:16PM1.41m | 7:32AM1.29m | 8:26PM1.32m | 8:46AM1.17m | 9:53PM1.28m | 10:20AM1.12m | 11:18PM1.31m | 11:46AM1.15m | 00:22AM1.37m | 12:49PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:36PM0.20m | 12:02PM0.20m | 00:26AM0.33m | 12:50PM0.31m | 1:25AM0.48m | 1:48PM0.43m | 2:41AM0.60m | 3:02PM0.51m | 4:19AM0.64m | 4:29PM0.55m | 5:47AM0.59m | 5:46PM0.52m | 6:48AM0.51m | 6:45PM0.47m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
 | 5:08 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
19 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 13 | E 12 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 10 | SSE 12 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 133 | 252 | 239 | 277 | 125 | 268 | 522 | 117 | 125 | 111 | 109 | 79 | 162 | 113 | 92 | 93 | 88 | 86 | 74 | 348 | 263 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 13 | E 6 | SSE 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 71 | 78 | 90 | 81 | 83 | 64 | 31 | 175 | 129 | 116 | 82 | 56 | 62 | 19 | 106 | 66 | 43 | 60 | 33 | 50 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 12 | E 13 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 10 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 127 | 129 | 81 | 44 | 83 | 36 | 29 | 100 | 85 | 80 | 71 | 48 | 26 | 48 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 34 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 207 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 123 | 198 | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 48 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 103 | 103 | 5 | 103 | 0 | 3 | 133 | 164 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 16 | 103 | 52 | 103 | 103 |
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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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