New Pier
Durban · South Africa
Beach break by the piergood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Even peaks by the pier, holds size. Best wind — NW/W.
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 | Beach break by the pier |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | east |
| Working swell | from northeast — south |
| Coordinates | -29.856, 31.0395 |
FAQ
Is New Pier good for beginners?
New Pier is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. 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 New Pier 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/new-pier. 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
- Bay of Plenty — surf spot, intermediates
- North Beach — surf spot, 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