EXCELLENT 8.0
Durban (North Beach)
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Right now
· Swell ENE 1.1m 5sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.1–1.7m
Short choppy waves· 5s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
06:0009:0012:00
Tides
Today
▲04:05 AM1.1m
▼10:16 AM1.0m
▲04:23 PM0.9m
▼10:25 PM1.0m
Today's Tides · Saturday, April 18, 2026
Now0.85m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
04:05 AM
1.09m
▲
High Tide
04:23 PM
0.92m
▼
Low Tide
10:16 AM
1.00m
▼
Low Tide
10:25 PM
0.98m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–2.4m face · Avg 5s
Primary swell ENE · 1.1m · 5s
Sun, Apr 19
1.2-1.9m
24h
5s
1.2-1.9m
03h
4.8s
1.1-1.7m
06h
4.9s
1.1-1.7m
09h
5s
1.2-1.9m
12h
5s
1.4-2.1m
15h
5.3s
1.5-2.3m
18h
6.5s
1.5-2.4m
21h
7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Sun, Apr 19
0
↑
24h
N
0
↑
03h
N
0
↑
06h
N
0
↑
09h
N
0
↑
12h
N
0
↑
15h
N
0
↑
18h
N
0
↑
21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 10:16 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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