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Vetchs Reef surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 23 Nov 2025 SAST
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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
22.0° C
 (Which is 1.5°C colder than average 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 (Nov 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 23rd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 26th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
ENE
0.5
E
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
E
0.6
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
1.8
SE
1.7
SE
1.4
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)566886666466666668888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)236644552215101545979732178650382242109
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
20
SSW
30
S
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
10
NE
20
NE
15
N
30
NE
20
NE
15
SW
30
S
35
SSW
20
SSW
15
ESE
15
ENE
5
NNW
20
E
35
SSW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:02PM
1.77
5:30AM
1.68
5:34PM
1.68
6:07AM
1.62
6:10PM
1.57
6:53AM
1.56
6:56PM
1.47
7:53AM
1.50
8:02PM
1.37
9:15AM
1.48
9:35PM
1.34
10:43AM
1.53
11:09PM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:56AM
0.49
11:18PM
0.42
11:30AM
0.58
11:51PM
0.49
12:09PM
0.67
12:29AM
0.57
12:58PM
0.76
1:18AM
0.65
2:07PM
0.84
2:27AM
0.71
3:41PM
0.86
3:56AM
0.72
5:12PM
0.78
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunrise4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:47--4:47--4:47--
Sunset-6:35--6:36--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:39-
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thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
-2112----------1122-1-
Temp. °C232422202221212120242423242422222222262523
Feels °C (?)252425182021232118222326212120232124262822
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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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