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North Beach surf break

North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 Nov 2024 SAST
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
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
23.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Nov 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 21st Nov)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 22nd Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 25th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Thu
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.9
E
1.5
E
1.7
ENE
1.1
E
0.8
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.8
E
2.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
0.8
ESE
1.5
S
1.2
S
1.6
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
1.4
NE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1
E
2.2
S
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)13131110881113121211118889997667866109985788889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)9211919850637316516040833932724016158422619516015712528918410421292184106480189146841111952871245381009841
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNE
10
NNE
10
ENE
20
NE
15
SW
35
S
25
S
5
W
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
10
SSW
15
SE
15
SE
10
NW
35
SSW
35
SW
20
SW
30
S
35
S
20
WSW
20
S
10
SE
10
N
25
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
10
E
10
ENE
35
SSW
25
S
20
S
5
NW
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
crosscrossglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
1.45
7:58AM
1.42
8:07PM
1.31
9:32AM
1.37
9:58PM
1.24
11:12AM
1.41
11:40PM
1.28
12:17PM
1.50
12:40AM
1.38
1:00PM
1.61
1:21AM
1.48
1:36PM
1.71
1:56AM
1.57
2:09PM
1.80
2:28AM
1.65
2:40PM
1.86
2:59AM
1.72
3:10PM
1.90
3:31AM
1.76
3:41PM
1.91
4:04AM
1.79
4:13PM
1.89
4:37AM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:24AM
0.70
2:11PM
0.89
2:36AM
0.81
4:05PM
0.94
4:19AM
0.85
5:48PM
0.87
5:43AM
0.79
6:44PM
0.76
6:37AM
0.71
7:23PM
0.65
7:17AM
0.62
7:56PM
0.55
7:53AM
0.53
8:27PM
0.46
8:26AM
0.46
8:57PM
0.39
8:58AM
0.42
9:27PM
0.34
9:31AM
0.40
9:57PM
0.32
10:04AM
0.40
10:28PM
0.32
10:39AM
0.44
Thu
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
Sunrise--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47
Sunset6:34--6:35--6:36--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:39--6:40--6:42--6:42--6:43--
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Rain (mm)
13--1-----------212254----------------
Temp. °C232325262424242223232428282725252221181922222021222022232223252323232224
Feels °C (?)252527272721212222232728282927272018131617161517202019192023252020202323

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

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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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