Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty is Durban's friendly surf cornerstone—a reliable beach break on the famous Golden Mile where generations of South African surfers have learned their craft. Protected by shark nets and patrolled by lifeguards, this is one of Africa's most accessible surf spots, producing consistent peaks that work for all skill levels. The warm Agulhas Current keeps water temperatures pleasant year-round, while the Durban beachfront culture adds energy to every session. This is where South African surf heritage meets modern beach culture.
Today's Conditions
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Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (160°)
- Direction range
- 120° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (290°)
- Offshore range
- 250° - 330°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Autumn Break (Mar 28 – Apr 7) — expect extra crowds
Access: 20min from King Shaka International. Golden Mile beachfront.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Sep
Secondary: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Best autumn-winter. SSE groundswell season.