Vetchs Reef surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

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Vetchs Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vetchs Reef sea temperature is
21.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vetchs Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Vetchs Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vetchs Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 14th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 20th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 21st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
NE
0.3
E
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
E
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.9
NE
0.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
2.4
NE
2.1
ENE
2.3
ENE
3
ENE
Period(s) (?)88101068889999986678889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)71687070131186996715282626262450623216935587391458
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
20
S
5
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
15
WSW
20
S
35
S
35
SSW
15
S
10
ESE
10
NE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
N
10
E
15
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:57PM
1.43
8:57AM
1.27
10:15PM
1.26
12:27PM
1.30
12:58AM
1.35
1:39PM
1.50
1:53AM
1.52
2:17PM
1.68
2:29AM
1.67
2:47PM
1.83
2:59AM
1.80
3:15PM
1.95
3:26AM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:36PM
0.75
2:29AM
0.83
3:22PM
0.95
5:32AM
0.90
6:49PM
0.89
7:17AM
0.74
7:51PM
0.70
8:02AM
0.57
8:27PM
0.53
8:35AM
0.42
8:57PM
0.39
9:03AM
0.30
9:24PM
0.28
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise5:56--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-5:46--5:46--5:47--5:49--5:49--5:50--5:50-
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192019232423222218171818191919212222232321
Feels °C (?)181718212322201812131417181820212225252220
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Vetchs Reef (light winds from the SSW at Mount Edgecombe 18 km from Vetchs Reef). A 0.7m swell from the E

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21.5
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Information about the Vetchs Reef Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Vetchs Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

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