Surf spot

Ballito - Surfers Point

Forecast conditions and map view for Ballito - Surfers Point in South Africa, East Coast North. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: South Africa, East Coast North
Coordinates: -29.5392, 31.2210

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.9	1.1	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	1	1.1	1.5	1.6	1.7	2	2	1.8	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.4	1.4	1.2	1.1	1.3	1.5	1.2	1.3	1.5	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	2
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	S	SSE	SSE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE
Wave period (s)	9.3	8.6	8.3	8.2	8.2	8.9	8.7	8.4	7.2	8.1	7.5	7.6	7.3	9.9	6	5.3	5.3	5.9	6	6.8	7.5	7.6	7	7	6.8	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.8	6.8	7	7	7	7.1	7.2	7.3	7.4	7.5	7.8	6.8	7	7.5	7.4	7.4	7.7	6.2	5.5	5.4	6.7	6	5.8	5.8	5.8	6.2	6.5	7
Wave energy (kJ)	151	140	123	112	114	142	134	126	84	84	83	70	52	152	81	76	72	72	68	67	120	130	221	241	263	340	325	276	245	237	247	245	242	227	209	200	197	190	173	147	141	171	209	203	182	96	105	124	129	123	151	194	193	224	256	371
Wind speed (km/h)	3	2.5	2.5	14.5	20.4	17.9	8.9	11.5	4.9	3.5	6.3	15	19.1	21.5	24.9	17.4	23.3	26	33.5	44.4	52.2	56.8	46.8	37.2	29.3	5.8	10.7	7.6	20.5	22.2	5.9	5.2	5.2	5	1.8	11	14.8	20.6	20.7	14.3	12.5	10.1	13.2	38.1	34.1	31.9	23.2	19.6	12.6	9.9	6.6	6.9	10.2	2.6	11.8	11.3
Wind direction	SSEGlassy	WGlassy	NWGlassy	EOnshore	EOnshore	ENECross-on	ESEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEGlassy	NNWGlassy	ENECross-on	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NEBlown out	ENEBlown out	NEBlown out	NEBlown out	NEBlown out	NNECross-on	SCross	SWCross-off	NECross-on	EOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NWOffshore	WNWOffshore	NNWCross-off	SGlassy	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SCross	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWBlown out	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SCross	SCross	SSWGlassy	WSWCross-off	EOnshore

Ballito – Surfers Point is a popular surf break on South Africa’s East Coast North, just north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. It’s known for its easy access, reliable waves, and lively beach-town atmosphere.

Wave / Surf Character

Type: Mostly a beach break with shifting sandbanks
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful, with sections that work best on the right swell direction and tide
Skill level: Generally beginner to intermediate, though bigger swells can make it more challenging
Best conditions: Often best with a clean offshore breeze and moderate swell

What to Expect

Friendly, local surf scene with a mix of longboarders, shortboarders, and learners
Crowds: Can be busy, especially on weekends, holidays, and when conditions are good
Vibe: Beach resort feel, with cafés, shops, and accommodations close by

Hazards / Considerations

Rip currents can be strong, especially after larger swells
Changing sandbanks mean the peak can shift
Usual ocean awareness is important, including watching for shorebreak and other surfers

Best Time

The area can work year-round, but surf quality often depends heavily on:
Swell angle and size
Wind direction
Tide stage