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Trafalgar surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trafalgar this week:
The surf forecast for Trafalgar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Trafalgar in the next 12 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 4th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 4th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 4th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trafalgar over the next 12 days.
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 496 | 529 | 417 | 311 | 140 | 129 | 84 | 53 | 53 | 100 | 54 | 53 | 49 | 255 | 285 | 91 | 42 | 168 | 30 | 25 | 61 | 84 | 29 | 554 | 721 | 454 | 166 | 143 | 112 | 243 | 37 | 25 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 220 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:52AM 1.47 | 1:16PM 1.38 | 1:39AM 1.65 | 2:01PM 1.51 | 2:19AM 1.78 | 2:41PM 1.61 | 2:58AM 1.86 | 3:19PM 1.68 | 3:34AM 1.88 | 3:55PM 1.70 | 4:10AM 1.83 | 4:31PM 1.68 | 4:45AM 1.74 | 5:06PM 1.61 | 5:20AM 1.61 | 5:42PM 1.50 | 5:54AM 1.46 | 6:22PM 1.38 | 6:31AM 1.31 | 7:08PM 1.25 | 7:17AM 1.17 | 8:17PM 1.15 | 8:31AM 1.06 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:12AM 0.38 | 7:16PM 0.29 | 7:57AM 0.21 | 8:00PM 0.16 | 8:36AM 0.08 | 8:40PM 0.07 | 9:13AM 0.01 | 9:18PM 0.02 | 9:48AM -0.02 | 9:55PM 0.02 | 10:22AM 0.01 | 10:32PM 0.07 | 10:56AM 0.08 | 11:08PM 0.17 | 11:30AM 0.19 | 11:45PM 0.30 | 12:06PM 0.31 | 12:24AM 0.45 | 12:46PM 0.44 | 1:12AM 0.60 | 1:38PM 0.56 | 2:26AM 0.72 | 3:00PM 0.65 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Trafalgar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Trafalgar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Trafalgar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Trafalgar 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 (Trafalgar) 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 Trafalgar 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.
Trafalgar is 10 km (6 miles) from Port Shepstone. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Shepstone. Port Shepstone has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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