Durban North Beach
Durban North Beach is one of South Africa's classic urban beach breaks, a warm-water setup shaped by piers, sand movement and the constant energy of the Golden Mile. It is far more accessible than the country's remote points, but it still has power, sweep and crowd pressure when the banks are good. Best sessions come with clean morning land breezes and organized E-SE swell.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Direction range
- 80° - 130°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (240°)
- Offshore range
- 210° - 270°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
Water temp
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Bottom
Sand
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
6/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Durban North Beach?
Durban North Beach works best on a low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Durban North Beach?
Offshore wind at Durban North Beach blows from the WSW (240°). Anything in the 210° to 270° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Durban North Beach?
Durban North Beach wants ESE swell (80° to 130°) between 0.9m and 2.4m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Durban North Beach?
The main season at Durban North Beach is Mar-Sep.
How do I get to Durban North Beach?
Fly into DUR, then allow about 10 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Durban North Beach?
Durban North Beach is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights over a sand bottom. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Sep