EXCELLENT 9.0
Durban (North Beach)
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Right now
· Swell ESE 1.1m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Chest high1.0–1.6m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water4kph
NW · gusts 22kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
06:0009:0003:00
Tides
Today
▲04:18 AM1.2m
▼10:25 AM1.1m
▲04:26 PM1.1m
▼10:34 PM1.2m
Today's Tides · Friday, April 3, 2026
Now0.09m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
04:18 AM
1.20m
▲
High Tide
04:26 PM
1.11m
▼
Low Tide
10:25 AM
1.14m
▼
Low Tide
10:34 PM
1.18m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–2.9m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell ESE · 1.1m · 5s
Fri, Apr 3
1.1-1.7m
24h
5.3s
1.1-1.6m
03h
5.5s
1.1-1.6m
06h
6.2s
1.1-1.8m
09h
7.1s
1.3-2.0m
12h
7.5s
1.6-2.5m
15h
7.7s
1.8-2.9m
18h
6.5s
1.9-2.9m
21h
6.7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Fri, Apr 3
4
↑
24h
N
3.9
↖
03h
NW
5
↖
06h
WNW
7.7
↗
09h
NE
17.1
↗
12h
NE
19
↗
15h
NE
13.2
↗
18h
NE
5.4
↗
21h
NE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
FAIR
Good size · short period · Good wind⏰Best: 06:00
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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