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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 28 Mar 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 25.1°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 25.6 °C max: 26.6 °C min: 24.0 °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 25.1°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 25.6 °C max: 26.6 °C min: 24.0 °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 Friday (Mar 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 29th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
1.2
ENE
1.6
ENE
2.3
ENE
2
ENE
2
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.1
E
2.3
E
2
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
SSW
1.3
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
1
S
0.9
S
1
S
0.9
S
1.2
S
2.5
S
2.1
S
Period(s) (?)999913135678888999999999991413131215141312121289
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)23916613778555573179512426472846854663865695481365367268276311153122297590468228275383268271220407836663
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
35
NE
40
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
10
N
20
S
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
5
SW
5
ENE
20
ENE
10
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
10
N
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
15
SSE
20
ENE
15
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:34AM
1.93
5:43PM
1.81
5:59AM
1.82
6:10PM
1.70
6:28AM
1.68
6:44PM
1.56
7:05AM
1.51
7:35PM
1.40
8:12AM
1.33
9:53PM
1.28
11:23AM
1.28
12:32AM
1.43
1:02PM
1.46
1:31AM
1.65
1:51PM
1.67
2:13AM
1.87
2:31PM
1.86
2:50AM
2.05
3:07PM
2.01
3:26AM
2.16
3:42PM
2.10
4:00AM
2.21
4:16PM
2.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:23PM
0.29
11:41AM
0.38
11:48PM
0.39
12:07PM
0.48
12:16AM
0.52
12:38PM
0.61
12:51AM
0.68
1:21PM
0.76
1:50AM
0.87
2:53PM
0.91
4:48AM
0.96
5:57PM
0.86
6:55AM
0.79
7:12PM
0.65
7:46AM
0.56
7:58PM
0.44
8:26AM
0.36
8:37PM
0.25
9:02AM
0.20
9:13PM
0.11
9:37AM
0.09
9:48PM
0.04
10:11AM
0.06
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise-6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11-
Sunset--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:42
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Rain (mm)
12192-------1--31-2--2---1-2--------
Temp. °C232424222224232525242526242524232223222324232525242425232525232526242526
Feels °C (?)252523232222202120212323242522212223242524242624262526252626242223212223

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, strong winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the N by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

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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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