GOOD 6.0
Durban (North Beach)
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Right now
· Swell S 1.9m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Well overhead2.1–3.2m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Light breeze5kph
SW · gusts 26kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
06:0009:0012:00
Tides
Today
▲04:55 AM1.4m
▼11:05 AM1.3m
▲05:07 PM1.2m
▼11:16 PM1.3m
Today's Tides · Saturday, March 21, 2026
Now1.13m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
04:55 AM
1.35m
▲
High Tide
05:07 PM
1.22m
▼
Low Tide
11:05 AM
1.26m
▼
Low Tide
11:16 PM
1.31m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.4–3.5m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell S · 1.1m · 9s
Sat, Mar 21
2.2-3.4m
24h
8.5s
2.2-3.5m
03h
7s
2.0-3.1m
06h
6.8s
1.8-2.9m
09h
6.7s
1.7-2.6m
12h
6.6s
1.6-2.4m
15h
6.2s
1.5-2.3m
18h
5.6s
1.4-2.2m
21h
5.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Sat, Mar 21
15
↙
24h
SSW
10.8
↙
03h
SSW
5.4
↙
06h
SW
5.8
↙
09h
SSW
7.9
↓
12h
S
9.1
↓
15h
S
4.5
↙
18h
SSW
3.3
↙
21h
SW
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 11:05 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
No lessons available for this location.