Wedge surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 SAST
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Wedge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wedge sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wedge this week:

The surf forecast for Wedge over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wedge in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wedge over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tue
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
12
3.5
S
16
3.5
S
15
3
S
14
2.3
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.1
S
17
1.8
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.2
S
14
1
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
1.6
SSW
10
3
S
9
3
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4887
5775
5261
3512
1793
1118
615
742
1549
918
537
361
368
290
228
198
189
149
482
1566
2234
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
SSE
10
SE
10
NNW
10
N
10
NE
15
SW
10
S
10
S
10
NW
10
E
10
ENE
5
WNW
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNW
15
NE
20
NNE
25
SW
35
SW
25
SW
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
2:24AM1.83m
2:41PM1.76m
2:53AM1.90m
3:10PM1.82m
3:21AM1.94m
3:38PM1.85m
3:49AM1.95m
4:05PM1.85m
4:16AM1.92m
4:33PM1.82m
4:44AM1.86m
5:02PM1.76m
5:11AM1.77m
5:31PM1.69m
Low Tide
8:12PM0.44m
8:37AM0.37m
8:43PM0.37m
9:06AM0.31m
9:12PM0.32m
9:33AM0.27m
9:40PM0.30m
10:00AM0.27m
10:08PM0.31m
10:28AM0.29m
10:36PM0.36m
10:55AM0.35m
11:04PM0.43m
11:23AM0.42m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
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6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
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5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:17
2
1
2
10
5
Temp °C
20
19
20
19
19
22
21
22
22
21
23
23
21
23
24
22
28
28
27
17
16
15
16
16
18
17
20
20
21
20
22
23
22
22
23
24
24
26
27
23
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
13
3.5
S
16
3.5
S
15
3
S
14
2.3
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.1
S
17
1.8
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.2
S
14
1
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
1.2
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
2875
5775
5261
3512
1793
1118
615
742
1549
918
537
361
368
290
228
198
189
149
159
42
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
ENE
5
1
ENE
7
1.1
S
11
0.4
NE
8
0.3
E
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.5
S
16
0.6
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.7
E
8
0.5
S
13
Energy kJ
68
67
42
44
49
15
99
279
22
15
17
129
15
9
25
24
24
64
89
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.4
E
10
0.3
SSW
15
0.7
ENE
9
0.3
E
10
0.3
NE
8
0.3
E
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
S
15
0.1
SE
7
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
Energy kJ
24
30
42
67
16
10
15
16
14
14
38
2
50
112
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
12
0.7
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.5
SW
3
1
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
ENE
3
0.8
NE
5
0.4
NE
4
0.3
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
5
1.6
SSW
10
3
S
9
3
S
11
Energy kJ
4887
21
37
5
75
64
17
4
31
7
4
28
482
1566
2234
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
Distance (km)
0
0
684
2
1
4
0
0
0
0
4
4
0
4
4
0
4
4
0
1244
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
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Information about the Wedge Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wedge provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wedge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wedge 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 (Wedge) 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 Wedge 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 Wedge, 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 6 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

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