EXCELLENT 8.5
Durban (North Beach)
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Right now
· Swell S 1.7m 10sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Overhead1.7–2.7m
Smooth, clean waves· 10s
Wind
Some wind, but waves still clean14kph
NE · gusts 39kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▲06:23 AM0.5m
▼12:38 PM0.5m
▲06:45 PM0.4m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Now0.17m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
06:23 AM
0.47m
▲
High Tide
06:45 PM
0.37m
▼
Low Tide
12:38 PM
0.45m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.6–3.0m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell S · 2.0m · 10s
Wed, Apr 8
1.9-3.0m
24h
9.7s
1.9-2.9m
03h
9.8s
1.9-2.9m
06h
9.9s
1.8-2.8m
09h
9.8s
1.8-2.8m
12h
9.8s
1.7-2.7m
15h
9.8s
1.7-2.6m
18h
9.8s
1.6-2.5m
21h
9.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Wed, Apr 8
3.5
↖
24h
WNW
4.1
↖
03h
NW
4.7
↖
06h
WNW
4.7
↗
09h
NNE
10
↗
12h
NE
14.6
↗
15h
ENE
7.6
↗
18h
NE
3.6
↗
21h
NE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: Now (rising tide)
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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