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The Spot surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 25 Apr 2024 SAST
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The Spot surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Spot sea temperature is 23.5°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.3 °C max: 25.3 °C min: 22.9 °C)
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The Spot surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Spot sea temperature is 23.5°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.3 °C max: 25.3 °C min: 22.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Spot this week:

The surf forecast for The Spot over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spot in the next 12 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 25th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 30th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spot over the next 12 days.

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Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
1.3
S
1.2
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.9
E
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.1
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.7
SSE
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.7
E
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.3
S
0.8
SSW
0.3
S
1.2
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)131212126788161515151415201816151413121212111112141491212111111910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)506377232171126151155108223188123231204167902142012088599616534886605833482351624964424351451002113522251314
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
E
10
N
35
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
S
5
N
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
SW
5
E
25
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
15
N
20
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
SSW
10
W
10
ENE
5
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcrosscross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:31PM
1.67
4:43AM
1.75
4:59PM
1.62
5:11AM
1.68
5:28PM
1.55
5:41AM
1.58
6:03PM
1.45
6:18AM
1.46
6:46PM
1.33
7:05AM
1.31
7:54PM
1.21
8:27AM
1.18
9:57PM
1.18
10:43AM
1.15
11:49PM
1.30
12:18PM
1.26
12:52AM
1.49
1:16PM
1.41
1:39AM
1.67
2:01PM
1.54
2:20AM
1.81
2:41PM
1.65
2:58AM
1.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:32PM
0.11
10:53AM
0.11
11:00PM
0.17
11:22AM
0.17
11:31PM
0.25
11:55AM
0.27
12:06AM
0.37
12:35PM
0.39
12:52AM
0.51
1:31PM
0.52
2:06AM
0.65
3:04PM
0.62
4:21AM
0.70
5:05PM
0.59
6:11AM
0.57
6:23PM
0.45
7:12AM
0.39
7:16PM
0.30
7:57AM
0.22
8:00PM
0.17
8:36AM
0.09
8:40PM
0.07
9:12AM
0.01
Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30
Sunset5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:16--5:16--
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Rain (mm)
----4---------------232-------------
Temp. °C242222222022222121222023242227252222222019192022232023242125242125252122
Feels °C (?)232319181921212016161820212326242317181819181719191821222123242225262220

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the The Spot Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Spot provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Spot can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Spot surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Spot) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Spot may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

The Spot is 2 km (1 miles) from Scottburgh. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Scottburgh. Scottburgh has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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