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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 07:00 · Excellent
Best: 05:00–07:00
OK this morning — onshore wind likely to affect shape after lunch. Best 05:00–07:00.
| Time | Surf | Swell | Period | Wind | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | ~1.5 m | E | 8.6 s | WNW 8 km/h | 78 | 3/5 |
| 03:00 | ~1.4 m | E | 8.8 s | WNW 6 km/h | 78 | 3/5 |
| 06:00 | ~1.4 m | E | 8.9 s | NW 2 km/h | 92 | 4/5 |
| 09:00 | ~1.4 m | E | 9.1 s | E 4 km/h | 60 | 3/5 |
| 12:00 | ~1.3 m | E | 9.2 s | SE 11 km/h | 55 | 2/5 |
| 15:00 | ~1.3 m | E | 9.2 s | SSE 17 km/h | 50 | 2/5 |
| 18:00 | ~1.2 m | E | 9.6 s | SSW 33 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 21:00 | ~1.2 m | ESE | 9.1 s | SSW 26 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
