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North Beach surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 SAST
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North Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Beach sea temperature is 23.2°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.5 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.1 °C)
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North Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Beach sea temperature is 23.2°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.5 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Beach this week:

The surf forecast for North Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 25th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 30th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 30th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
1.3
S
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1
S
0.8
SSE
1.4
ENE
2.1
NE
1.9
NE
1.9
NE
1.9
NE
0.9
S
1.6
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1
S
1.3
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.6
NE
1.4
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.5
NE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)1413131212678886777820181716141315121212116788881111107
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)54542739223214812615420213485110386352362416643170618581226105969442248559139630518219762088614610260585454
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
S
15
SW
25
SSW
30
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
E
10
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
5
N
25
S
20
SSW
10
W
15
NE
15
ENE
10
SSW
10
S
15
S
5
SW
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
15
N
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:31PM
1.88
4:44AM
1.94
4:59PM
1.83
5:12AM
1.86
5:30PM
1.76
5:42AM
1.75
6:05PM
1.66
6:18AM
1.62
6:50PM
1.55
7:07AM
1.46
8:00PM
1.43
8:32AM
1.33
9:58PM
1.39
10:48AM
1.32
11:46PM
1.50
12:19PM
1.45
12:50AM
1.67
1:15PM
1.62
1:38AM
1.84
2:00PM
1.78
2:19AM
1.97
2:39PM
1.89
2:57AM
2.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:27AM
0.25
10:34PM
0.28
10:54AM
0.29
11:02PM
0.35
11:22AM
0.36
11:34PM
0.44
11:55AM
0.46
12:11AM
0.57
12:33PM
0.57
12:59AM
0.71
1:28PM
0.70
2:21AM
0.84
3:05PM
0.80
4:37AM
0.85
5:08PM
0.76
6:14AM
0.71
6:27PM
0.61
7:11AM
0.53
7:21PM
0.45
7:54AM
0.37
8:05PM
0.31
8:34AM
0.24
8:44PM
0.21
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:17--5:16--5:15-
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Rain (mm)
1----5-----------------1------------
Temp. °C222322232321212221212321222523252422252522232322232321232321232422232422
Feels °C (?)232322201919202220161718192223232323232424242224242322222221222323222323

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the North Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at North Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Beach 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 (North Beach) 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 North Beach 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 North Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 6 km (4 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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