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North Beach Surf Forecast
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North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 21 Dec 2024 SAST
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 Saturday (Dec 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 22) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 21st Dec) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Beach over the next 12 days.
Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 180 | 203 | 97 | 65 | 135 | 147 | 146 | 123 | 261 | 361 | 225 | 177 | 110 | 182 | 98 | 200 | 450 | 400 | 525 | 191 | 164 | 135 | 110 | 146 | 239 | 284 | 121 | 169 | 595 | 153 | 636 | 101 | 198 | 105 | 109 | 111 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:29PM 1.48 | 8:16AM 1.53 | 8:20PM 1.37 | 9:17AM 1.48 | 9:29PM 1.30 | 10:32AM 1.46 | 10:58PM 1.28 | 11:47AM 1.48 | 12:19AM 1.32 | 12:49PM 1.55 | 1:20AM 1.41 | 1:39PM 1.63 | 2:07AM 1.51 | 2:21PM 1.72 | 2:48AM 1.62 | 2:59PM 1.79 | 3:26AM 1.72 | 3:36PM 1.85 | 4:03AM 1.80 | 4:11PM 1.88 | 4:39AM 1.88 | 4:47PM 1.90 | 5:15AM 1.92 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:44AM 0.66 | 2:29PM 0.83 | 2:35AM 0.74 | 3:41PM 0.89 | 3:42AM 0.81 | 5:07PM 0.89 | 5:03AM 0.82 | 6:24PM 0.83 | 6:17AM 0.79 | 7:20PM 0.74 | 7:16AM 0.72 | 8:04PM 0.63 | 8:04AM 0.64 | 8:42PM 0.53 | 8:47AM 0.56 | 9:18PM 0.43 | 9:27AM 0.49 | 9:52PM 0.36 | 10:05AM 0.44 | 10:27PM 0.30 | 10:42AM 0.40 | 11:01PM 0.26 | 11:20AM 0.40 | |||||||||||||
Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 |
| Sunset | 6:55 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 1 | 53 | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue 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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