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Snake Park surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Snake Park this week:
The surf forecast for Snake Park over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Snake Park in the next 12 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 11th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 13th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Snake Park over the next 12 days.
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 186 | 378 | 248 | 379 | 69 | 87 | 416 | 395 | 268 | 531 | 342 | 246 | 239 | 306 | 251 | 238 | 230 | 235 | 246 | 251 | 262 | 173 | 130 | 176 | 240 | 125 | 109 | 237 | 135 | 162 | 479 | 416 | 327 | 662 | 441 | 550 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | off | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:19AM 1.84 | 5:42PM 1.74 | 5:54AM 1.69 | 6:21PM 1.61 | 6:32AM 1.53 | 7:07PM 1.48 | 7:18AM 1.38 | 8:12PM 1.37 | 8:36AM 1.25 | 9:56PM 1.33 | 10:40AM 1.23 | 11:34PM 1.39 | 12:08PM 1.30 | 12:33AM 1.49 | 12:58PM 1.40 | 1:14AM 1.60 | 1:35PM 1.51 | 1:49AM 1.70 | 2:08PM 1.61 | 2:20AM 1.79 | 2:40PM 1.69 | 2:52AM 1.85 | 3:11PM 1.75 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:10PM 0.35 | 11:32AM 0.36 | 11:47PM 0.49 | 12:08PM 0.49 | 12:27AM 0.64 | 12:47PM 0.63 | 1:16AM 0.78 | 1:38PM 0.76 | 2:34AM 0.89 | 3:01PM 0.85 | 4:37AM 0.91 | 4:52PM 0.85 | 6:07AM 0.82 | 6:07PM 0.78 | 6:57AM 0.70 | 6:56PM 0.67 | 7:34AM 0.59 | 7:34PM 0.57 | 8:06AM 0.49 | 8:08PM 0.48 | 8:36AM 0.40 | 8:40PM 0.41 | 9:07AM 0.34 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, strong winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Snake Park Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Snake Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Snake Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Snake Park 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 (Snake Park) 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 Snake Park 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.
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