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North Beach surf break

North Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 22 Feb 2025 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
26.4° 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 Saturday (Feb 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 25) at 11PM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 22nd Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 22nd Feb)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 25th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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

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Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
1.9
E
1.9
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.7
ESE
1.5
E
1.5
E
2.5
SE
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.9
E
2.5
E
2
E
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.4
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)1010111111101010101010101010101091010101010910101010101112121211101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1081102997479579877458651461043443411293693544644053834154264083986821178755533480442358322520747749628385326269
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
WSW
15
S
15
S
20
SW
30
SSW
20
S
15
SW
25
SSW
25
S
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
10
W
20
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
SW
20
S
20
SSE
25
SW
10
NNE
10
NE
10
WSW
0
S
20
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:02AM
1.28
12:31AM
1.22
1:11PM
1.36
1:54AM
1.42
2:06PM
1.54
2:32AM
1.64
2:42PM
1.72
3:05AM
1.84
3:15PM
1.89
3:37AM
2.02
3:48PM
2.03
4:09AM
2.15
4:20PM
2.12
4:41AM
2.22
4:52PM
2.14
5:14AM
2.22
5:25PM
2.11
5:47AM
2.15
5:58PM
2.01
6:20AM
2.01
6:31PM
1.85
6:54AM
1.83
7:06PM
1.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:50PM
1.02
6:44AM
0.98
7:39PM
0.85
7:58AM
0.80
8:20PM
0.64
8:38AM
0.60
8:53PM
0.44
9:12AM
0.42
9:24PM
0.27
9:44AM
0.27
9:56PM
0.13
10:16AM
0.16
10:28PM
0.04
10:49AM
0.11
11:01PM
0.02
11:21AM
0.13
11:33PM
0.08
11:54AM
0.22
12:06AM
0.20
12:28PM
0.36
12:39AM
0.37
1:04PM
0.54
1:15AM
0.58
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Sunrise5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-6:37--6:36--6:34--6:32--6:31--6:30--6:30--6:29--6:28--6:27--6:25--6:24-
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Rain (mm)
-13--11---122421--1--1--7-17-16------
Temp. °C272726262625262625262625252524252625262625262624252523242424252625262726
Feels °C (?)292931282728242527252525242325252626272627282827262525272728292726252525

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Wed 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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