EXCELLENT 9.0
Durban (North Beach)
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Right now
· Swell SSW 1.0m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.3–2.0m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
06:0015:0012:00
Tides
Today
▲05:16 AM0.9m
▼11:26 AM0.9m
▲05:37 PM0.8m
▼11:40 PM0.8m
Today's Tides · Monday, April 20, 2026
Now0.87m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
05:16 AM
0.93m
▲
High Tide
05:37 PM
0.77m
▼
Low Tide
11:26 AM
0.87m
▼
Low Tide
11:40 PM
0.78m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–3.0m face · Avg 6s
Primary swell SSW · 1.1m · 5s
Mon, Apr 20
1.3-2.0m
24h
4.8s
1.1-1.8m
03h
5s
1.1-1.7m
06h
4.8s
1.1-1.7m
09h
5.5s
1.5-2.3m
12h
7s
1.8-2.9m
15h
7s
1.9-3.0m
18h
7s
1.9-3.0m
21h
7.3s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Mon, Apr 20
0
↑
24h
N
0
↑
03h
N
0
↑
06h
N
0
↑
09h
N
0
↑
12h
N
0
↑
15h
N
0
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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: 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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