Surf Forecast Surf Report

The Spot surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 29 Mar 2025 SAST
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The Spot surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Spot sea temperature is
25.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Spot this week:

The surf forecast for The Spot over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spot in the next 12 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 30th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 3rd Apr)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 3rd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spot over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
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 (?)
0.6
S
0.4
S
1.3
E
1.2
E
1
E
1
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.8
S
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.7
E
1
S
1
S
1.9
E
0.6
S
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
2.4
E
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.8
E
Period(s) (?)1297777888861515141314131312714127111918161817815151417169
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)10125171150102117130153173171255208188312396120896070338625837930033582617832696454673743246193749999539
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
10
NE
10
SW
20
SSW
20
S
5
SW
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNW
5
SSE
35
SSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
E
5
NE
10
NNE
30
NNE
25
NE
15
NNE
20
ENE
25
NE
10
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
35
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
15
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononoffoffcross-
off
offoncross-
on
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
onononononcross-
on
onoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:56PM
1.86
4:14AM
2.06
4:29PM
1.87
4:48AM
2.04
5:03PM
1.83
5:21AM
1.94
5:37PM
1.73
5:56AM
1.77
6:11PM
1.58
6:30AM
1.56
6:49PM
1.40
7:09AM
1.33
7:37PM
1.21
8:06AM
1.11
9:47PM
1.05
11:30AM
1.02
12:49AM
1.15
1:14PM
1.15
1:43AM
1.33
1:56PM
1.30
2:16AM
1.48
2:27PM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:52AM
-0.08
9:58PM
-0.14
10:25AM
-0.12
10:32PM
-0.15
10:58AM
-0.09
11:06PM
-0.09
11:32AM
0.00
11:40PM
0.04
12:05PM
0.15
12:16AM
0.22
12:41PM
0.33
12:55AM
0.43
1:22PM
0.53
1:48AM
0.65
2:36PM
0.71
4:34AM
0.81
6:07PM
0.73
7:17AM
0.68
7:24PM
0.57
7:59AM
0.52
8:01PM
0.43
8:28AM
0.39
8:29PM
0.30
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Sunrise6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-5:57--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44-
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Rain (mm)
--1121-2---334162221---151------410---
Temp. °C262724242423252523282522222121212121232423242422242423242424242522232321
Feels °C (?)252729242424272626302222222122222322202121242222212020202023242724202020

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).

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Information about the The Spot Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Spot provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Spot can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Spot 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 (The Spot) 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 The Spot 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.

The Spot is 2 km (1 miles) from Scottburgh. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Scottburgh. Scottburgh has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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