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Kelso (Happy Wanderers) surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 30 Apr 2024 SAST
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Kelso (Happy Wanderers) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kelso (Happy Wanderers) sea temperature is 23.5°C (Statistics for 30 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.2 °C max: 25.4 °C min: 22.8 °C)
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Kelso (Happy Wanderers) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kelso (Happy Wanderers) sea temperature is 23.5°C (Statistics for 30 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.2 °C max: 25.4 °C min: 22.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) this week:

The surf forecast for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kelso (Happy Wanderers) in the next 12 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 30th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 2nd May)5ft (1.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
S
0.6
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
1
S
1.1
S
1.4
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
0.6
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.3
SW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
E
0.7
SSW
0.9
S
0.6
SSE
0.4
E
0.3
SSW
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)201816151412121111101014141312121211101715141412161514679888101714
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)13222933938132029533048558539423714843634023617512984534614618613637671541291701702256594443458120
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
10
NNE
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
5
SSW
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
SSW
5
NW
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
10
NE
15
NE
5
W
20
NE
25
NE
15
N
20
NE
20
NE
10
WSW
10
NE
15
NE
10
NNW
30
NE
35
NE
20
N
25
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:54PM
1.21
8:27AM
1.18
9:57PM
1.18
10:43AM
1.15
11:49PM
1.30
12:18PM
1.26
12:52AM
1.49
1:16PM
1.41
1:39AM
1.67
2:01PM
1.54
2:20AM
1.81
2:41PM
1.65
2:58AM
1.90
3:18PM
1.72
3:35AM
1.91
3:54PM
1.74
4:10AM
1.87
4:30PM
1.72
4:45AM
1.77
5:05PM
1.65
5:19AM
1.64
5:41PM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:31PM
0.52
2:06AM
0.65
3:04PM
0.62
4:21AM
0.70
5:05PM
0.59
6:11AM
0.57
6:23PM
0.45
7:12AM
0.39
7:16PM
0.30
7:57AM
0.22
8:00PM
0.17
8:36AM
0.09
8:40PM
0.07
9:12AM
0.01
9:18PM
0.02
9:47AM
-0.01
9:55PM
0.02
10:22AM
0.02
10:32PM
0.07
10:55AM
0.09
11:08PM
0.17
11:29AM
0.19
11:44PM
0.30
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:31--
Sunset-5:21--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:16--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:14--5:14--5:13-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C292724232323232321222321262422252623292823242421232522242421242422252823
Feels °C (?)282723212124232221192020242521242524272826232221212325252322201919212422

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

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Information about the Kelso (Happy Wanderers) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kelso (Happy Wanderers) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kelso (Happy Wanderers) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kelso (Happy Wanderers)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kelso (Happy Wanderers) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Kelso (Happy Wanderers) is 5 km (3 miles) from Scottburgh. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Scottburgh. Scottburgh has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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