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North Coast · KwaZulu-Natal
Umhlanga
Main Beach peaks north of Durban on E to SE swell with NW offshore winds.
★★★★★Fair
Peak 07:00 · Excellent
Best: 05:00–08:00
OK this morning — onshore wind likely to affect shape after lunch. Best 05:00–08:00.
| Time | Surf | Swell | Period | Wind | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | ~1.5 m | E | 8.8 s | WNW 8 km/h | 78 | 3/5 |
| 03:00 | ~1.4 m | E | 8.9 s | WNW 8 km/h | 93 | 4/5 |
| 06:00 | ~1.4 m | E | 9 s | WNW 6 km/h | 78 | 3/5 |
| 09:00 | ~1.4 m | E | 9.1 s | NNE 5 km/h | 78 | 3/5 |
| 12:00 | ~1.3 m | E | 9.1 s | E 9 km/h | 60 | 3/5 |
| 15:00 | ~1.3 m | E | 9.2 s | S 21 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 18:00 | ~1.2 m | E | 9.5 s | SSW 31 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 21:00 | ~1.2 m | E | 9.4 s | SSW 24 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
