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North Coast · KwaZulu-Natal
Umhlanga
Main Beach peaks north of Durban on E to SE swell with NW offshore winds.
★★★★★Poor
Peak 02:00 · Good
Best: 05:00–08:00
Small but rideable. Conditions may improve around 05:00–08:00.
| Time | Surf | Swell | Period | Wind | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | ~1.2 m | E | 6.8 s | NNE 15 km/h | 72 | 3/5 |
| 03:00 | ~1.2 m | ENE | 6.4 s | SSW 4 km/h | 58 | 2/5 |
| 06:00 | ~1.2 m | ENE | 6.2 s | SW 15 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 09:00 | ~1 m | ENE | 6.1 s | S 18 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 12:00 | ~0.5 m | ESE | 11.2 s | S 17 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 15:00 | ~0.5 m | ESE | 10.8 s | SSW 24 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 18:00 | ~0.5 m | ESE | 9.4 s | SSW 18 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 21:00 | ~0.6 m | ESE | 8.3 s | SSW 17 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