North Beach
Durban · South Africa
Surf spotgood for intermediates and advanced surfersboard rental nearby
Durban's best-known spot, 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 and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | east |
| Working swell | from northeast — south |
| Coordinates | -29.851, 31.0385 |
FAQ
Is North Beach good for beginners?
North Beach 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 North Beach 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/north-beach-durban. 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
- 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