Bay of Plenty
Durban · South Africa
Surf spotgood for intermediates
The Golden Mile's central beach, rights off the pier. Best wind — W/NW (offshore).
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates |
| Beach faces | east |
| Working swell | from northeast — south |
| Coordinates | -29.846, 31.038 |
FAQ
Is Bay of Plenty good for beginners?
Bay of Plenty is a spot for intermediates. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Bay of Plenty today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#durban/bay-of-plenty. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Durban
- Ballito — Beach break and reef, beginners and intermediates
- Umhlanga — Beach break at the lighthouse, beginners and intermediates
- North Beach — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- New Pier — Beach break by the pier, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Dairy Beach — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates
- South Beach — Beach break, beginners
- Cave Rock — Right-hander barrel over the reef, advanced surfers
- Anstey's — Beach break and reef, intermediates and advanced surfers