EXCELLENT 9.0
Durban (North Beach)
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Right now
· Swell E 1.4m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Overhead1.5–2.4m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Light breeze6kph
SSW · gusts 29kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
▲04:40 AM1.1m
▼10:49 AM1.1m
▲04:49 PM1.1m
▼10:58 PM1.1m
Today's Tides · Saturday, April 4, 2026
Now0.03m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
04:40 AM
1.15m
▲
High Tide
04:49 PM
1.05m
▼
Low Tide
10:49 AM
1.10m
▼
Low Tide
10:58 PM
1.10m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.3–2.8m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell E · 1.3m · 7s
Sat, Apr 4
1.8-2.8m
24h
6.7s
1.6-2.5m
03h
6.8s
1.5-2.3m
06h
7s
1.4-2.2m
09h
6.8s
1.3-2.0m
12h
6.8s
1.3-2.0m
15h
7.3s
1.3-2.0m
18h
7.8s
1.3-2.1m
21h
7.6s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Sat, Apr 4
2.7
↖
24h
NNW
3.3
↖
03h
NW
4.3
↙
06h
SW
8.5
↙
09h
SSW
8.8
↘
12h
SSE
9.6
↘
15h
ESE
2
↘
18h
SE
3.1
↙
21h
WSW
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 10:49 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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