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North Coast · KwaZulu-Natal
Ballito
North Coast beach break with fun peaks on E swell, popular with learners and shortboarders.
★★★★★Poor
Peak 02:00 · Good
Best: 05:00–07:00
Small but rideable. Conditions may improve around 05:00–07:00.
| Time | Surf | Swell | Period | Wind | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | ~1.1 m | E | 6.5 s | NE 13 km/h | 62 | 3/5 |
| 03:00 | ~1.1 m | E | 6.5 s | NW 1 km/h | 85 | 4/5 |
| 06:00 | ~1.2 m | ENE | 6 s | SW 12 km/h | 58 | 2/5 |
| 09:00 | ~1 m | ENE | 6 s | S 18 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 12:00 | ~0.9 m | ENE | 6.1 s | S 20 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 15:00 | ~0.4 m | ESE | 10.9 s | S 24 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 18:00 | ~0.5 m | ESE | 9.5 s | SSW 19 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 21:00 | ~0.6 m | E | 8.4 s | SSW 18 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
Surf heights are estimated breaking sizes from offshore swell (Open-Meteo). Size and quality can change with tide, wind, and sandbanks — check local conditions before you paddle out.
Marine forecast data: Open-Meteo open-meteo.com · CC BY 4.0