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Ansteys Surf Forecast
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Ansteys surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 12 Mar 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ansteys this week:
The surf forecast for Ansteys over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ansteys in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 12th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 17th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 19th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ansteys over the next 12 days.
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Mon 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 129 | 146 | 140 | 99 | 170 | 755 | 680 | 630 | 792 | 639 | 666 | 810 | 727 | 537 | 865 | 1396 | 1130 | 1596 | 1641 | 1423 | 1672 | 1915 | 2101 | 2258 | 2440 | 1376 | 1092 | 755 | 540 | 447 | 222 | 214 | 177 | 114 | 102 | 205 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:37AM 1.95 | 3:47PM 1.93 | 4:01AM 2.03 | 4:11PM 1.98 | 4:25AM 2.07 | 4:34PM 1.99 | 4:49AM 2.07 | 4:57PM 1.97 | 5:12AM 2.03 | 5:19PM 1.91 | 5:35AM 1.96 | 5:42PM 1.83 | 5:58AM 1.86 | 6:04PM 1.72 | 6:21AM 1.73 | 6:28PM 1.60 | 6:47AM 1.58 | 6:58PM 1.45 | 7:21AM 1.41 | 7:51PM 1.29 | 8:52AM 1.24 | 11:48PM 1.25 | 12:40PM 1.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:27PM 0.33 | 9:44AM 0.32 | 9:52PM 0.25 | 10:09AM 0.26 | 10:16PM 0.20 | 10:33AM 0.23 | 10:39PM 0.19 | 10:56AM 0.24 | 11:02PM 0.21 | 11:19AM 0.29 | 11:24PM 0.28 | 11:42AM 0.38 | 11:46PM 0.37 | 12:04PM 0.48 | 12:09AM 0.49 | 12:28PM 0.60 | 12:34AM 0.63 | 12:56PM 0.74 | 1:05AM 0.80 | 1:38PM 0.89 | 2:09AM 0.98 | 4:22PM 1.00 | 6:26AM 0.97 | 6:57PM 0.84 | ||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Mon 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 56 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, strong winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ansteys Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ansteys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ansteys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ansteys 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 (Ansteys) 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 Ansteys 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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