Wedge surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 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
24.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wedge in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 11th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 16th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 16th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
1
SE
0.8
S
2.3
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
E
1
E
2
S
1.2
SSE
1
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.7
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)1215146147889888878886778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5812316367250473522583732221165134470117124200157143268147383
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSE
0
NNE
40
NE
40
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
40
SW
10
SSW
10
S
25
S
20
S
5
NNE
30
NE
10
N
20
S
25
S
10
WNW
20
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:23AM
1.64
7:31PM
1.51
8:21AM
1.55
8:32PM
1.39
9:32AM
1.48
9:52PM
1.31
10:51AM
1.47
11:20PM
1.31
12:01PM
1.51
12:31AM
1.36
12:56PM
1.58
1:23AM
1.44
1:39PM
1.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:58AM
0.50
1:32PM
0.71
1:49AM
0.62
2:37PM
0.81
2:50AM
0.73
3:59PM
0.86
4:06AM
0.79
5:25PM
0.84
5:24AM
0.79
6:33PM
0.78
6:28AM
0.75
7:23PM
0.69
7:19AM
0.69
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
Sunrise-4:47--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48-
Sunset--6:47--6:49--6:50--6:50--6:51--6:52--6:52
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
41383---1--112--------
Temp. °C242222202323233130232424212123222525242626
Feels °C (?)241920191917193030202523182220192525272626
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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 12 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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