EXCELLENT 9.0
Durban (North Beach)
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Right now
· Swell E 1.1m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.9m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water4kph
W · gusts 16kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
09:0012:0015:00
Tides
Today
▲03:59 AM1.3m
▼10:07 AM1.2m
▲04:10 PM1.2m
▼10:16 PM1.3m
Today's Tides · Thursday, March 19, 2026
Now1.24m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
03:59 AM
1.27m
▲
High Tide
04:10 PM
1.21m
▼
Low Tide
10:07 AM
1.21m
▼
Low Tide
10:16 PM
1.31m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.2–2.0m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell E · 1.2m · 7s
Thu, Mar 19
1.3-2.0m
24h
7.4s
1.2-1.9m
03h
7.5s
1.2-1.9m
06h
7.6s
1.2-1.9m
09h
7.7s
1.2-1.9m
12h
7.8s
1.2-1.9m
15h
7.8s
1.3-2.0m
18h
7.7s
1.3-2.0m
21h
7.6s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Thu, Mar 19
2.5
↙
24h
SW
3.3
↖
03h
WNW
3.9
↖
06h
WNW
2.4
↘
09h
ESE
7.7
→
12h
E
11.2
↘
15h
ESE
6.4
↗
18h
ENE
2.6
↗
21h
NE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 10:07 AM
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Durban (North Beach). Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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