Durban tides today
- Tide now 1.2 ft ↓ falling · low 11:06 pm (0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:10 pm–12:00 am average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–10:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 5.0 ft · 74 °F moderate · 8.0 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 64 °F from the NW, gusts 4 · clear
- Surf tomorrow 3.2–5.0 ft Good day · 6/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 5:05 am–6:15 pm 13 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 9:11 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:11 pm
Today in Durban there are high tides at 4:38 am (6.5 ft) and 4:53 pm (6.8 ft) and low tides at 10:39 am and 11:06 pm. Tide coefficient 104. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:06 pm. The sun rises at 5:05 am and sets at 6:15 pm: 13 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:11 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:12 am to 2:12 am and from 12:44 pm to 2:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (2 mph). Clear, 64 °F.
Fishing in Durban today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:38 am, coefficient 104
- Sunrise at 5:05 am
- Rising pressure (+0.22 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (6 mph) and 6.1 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 104 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:40 am to 5:40 am, combines the 4:38 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with the 4:53 pm high tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 10:10 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:06 pm low tide.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefish, salema, sand steenbras and dusky grouper. What you can catch
Beach day in Durban
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Almost no wind
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 10:39 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.8 ft
5.8 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:06 pm
Low tide at 10:39 am and 11:06 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:38 am and 4:53 pm. Coefficient 104 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, little wind, water at 74 °F and low tide at 10:39 am, though with some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Durban
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- New Beach 0.7 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Suncoast Beach 1.7 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Durban
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:38 am 6.5 ft · coef. 104
- ▼ Low tide 10:39 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:53 pm 6.8 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Next low tide 11:06 pm 0.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 7 min to low tide at 11:06 pm.
Tide coefficient 104 for the 4:38 am high tide and 100 for the 4:53 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.1 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on March 20 (7.3 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (0.3 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 108, 6.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 20, 1.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 5:05 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 4:38 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 10:39 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:53 pm · 6.8 ft | Low tide 11:06 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 104 | 93% | Major periods 12:12 am · 12:44 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 5:04 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 5:17 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 11:17 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 5:32 pm · 6.3 ft | Low tide 11:44 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 94 | 86% | Major periods 1:16 am · 1:48 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:03 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 5:59 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 12:00 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 6:15 pm · 5.8 ft | — | Coef. 80 | 77% | Major periods 2:20 am · 2:52 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:02 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 12:26 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 6:48 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 12:51 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 7:07 pm · 5.1 ft | Coef. 62 | 66% | Major periods 3:23 am · 3:54 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:02 am · 6:18 pm | Low tide 1:17 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 7:56 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 2:03 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 8:23 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 43 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:01 am · 6:19 pm | Low tide 2:33 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 9:47 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 4:13 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 10:25 pm · 4.4 ft | Coef. 32 | 44% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:00 am · 6:19 pm | Low tide 4:43 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 11:37 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 6:06 pm · 2.7 ft | — | Coef. 37 | 33% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Durban station (TICON-4), 2.5 mi from Durban. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Durban
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.5 ft
- Significant5.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 7.2 ft with a period of 8 s, from the southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:59 pm (local time).
Surf in Durban today
Surf today
Good- 3.4–5.2 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.6 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:39 am)
- Light: First light 4:40 am · sunrise 5:05 am · sunset 6:15 pm · last light 6:40 pm
- Tide: high 4:38 am (6.5 ft), low 10:39 am (0.7 ft), high 4:53 pm (6.8 ft) and low 11:06 pm (0.7 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 73.6 °F–74.7 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 223 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 6:40 pm can also work, with a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Durban today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (10:39 am): little current from 10:20 am to 11:00 am
- 5.2 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:38 am (4:20–5:00 am), low tide 10:39 am (10:20–11:00 am), high tide 4:53 pm (4:30–5:10 pm) and low tide 11:06 pm (10:50–11:21 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.5 ft at 7 s) and rain (1.78 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.6–74.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:40 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 9:11 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 4:20 pm to 5:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Fontao 8.9 mi
- Wreck 5.7 mi
- Bamboo Reef 1.0 mi
- Professional Diving Centre 2.8 mi
- Dive Durban 3.2 mi
- Underwater World 4.6 mi
- D3 Total Diver Evolution 6.5 mi
- Katlantic Marine Construction and Diving Services 9.6 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Durban
Now in Durban
- Low / high
- 62 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 54%
- Clouds
- 6%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 58 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.09 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 63° | 63° | 64° | 71° | 74° | 73° | 70° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SW | 7 SW | 5 W | 0 S | 5 ESE | 7 E | 3 ENE | 1 NNW |
| Gusts | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 4 |
| Waves | 7.2 ft | 6.5 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.0 ft | 5.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 65° 1 NNW 5.0 ft
- 12:00 am 63° 3 W 5.0 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 3 WNW 4.9 ft
- 6:00 am 66° 1 NW 4.9 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 4 ENE 4.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 9 ENE 4.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 11 ENE 4.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 9 NE 4.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 62 / 74 °F | 8 mph S | 7.2 ft | 4:38 am · 4:53 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 63 / 74 °F | 11 mph NE | 5.0 ft | 5:17 am · 5:32 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 76 °F | 15 mph NE | 5.8 ft | 5:59 am · 6:15 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 79 °F | 14 mph NE | 6.8 ft | 6:48 am · 7:07 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 79 °F | 13 mph SSW | 6.5 ft | 7:56 am · 8:23 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 76 °F | 10 mph SSW | 4.3 ft | 9:47 am · 10:25 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 68 / 73 °F | 9 mph S | 4.3 ft | 11:37 am | |
| Wed 4 | 67 / 73 °F | 7 mph SSE | 3.7 ft | 12:05 am · 12:42 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 66 / 78 °F | 14 mph NE | 5.2 ft | 1:02 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 81 °F | 11 mph SSW | 5.2 ft | 1:44 am · 2:03 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 69 / 79 °F | 14 mph S | 4.3 ft | 2:19 am · 2:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 69 °F | 14 mph SSW | 7.9 ft | 2:52 am · 3:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 61 / 71 °F | 16 mph NE | 7.2 ft | 3:22 am · 3:33 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 65 / 77 °F | 16 mph S | 9.8 ft | 3:52 am · 4:01 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 63° / 74° 5.0 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 62° / 76° 5.8 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 62° / 79° 6.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 66° / 79° 6.5 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 69° / 76° 4.3 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 68° / 73° 4.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 67° / 73° 3.7 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (76 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:59 pm (local time).
The sun in Durban
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:11 am
- Full dark 7:09 pm
- Civil dawn 4:40 am
- Civil dusk 6:40 pm
- Solar noon 11:40 am (73° high)
- Daylight 13 h 10 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:42 pm
- Full dark 7:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,970 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Durban
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:12–2:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:44–2:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 5:51–6:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:41–9:41 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 10:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Durban
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- New Pier 0.8 mi
- North Beach Pier 0.8 mi
- Snake Park Pier 1.0 mi
- North Pier 1.8 mi
- South Pier 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Marina 0.5 mi
- Port of Durban 1.7 mi
- The KingFisher 0.3 mi
- Fisherman's Warehouse DBN 0.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 190 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.8 mi from Durban) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep90 ft
- 33 ft deep190 ft
- 66 ft deep2.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 40 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 190 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (2.5 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Anglo-American Building 0.4 mi west
- Light
- A white flash every 7 s · Fl W 7s
- Range
- 25 nautical miles (29 mi)
- Light height
- 472 ft above sea level
Other lighthouses nearby: Ou Bluffvuurtoring (2.5 mi southeast), Cooper Light (5.5 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near DurbanTides nearby
- Berea2.2 mi
- EMdloti15 mi
- EManzimtoti16 mi
- La Mercy16 mi
- Tongaat Beach18 mi
- Ocean Drive-In20 mi
- Westbrook20 mi
- Tongaat20 mi
- Ballitoville25 mi
- EMkhomazi28 mi
Durban at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,338,026 people. Coordinates: 29.858° S, 31.029° E.
- The nearest tide station, Durban, is 2.5 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: South Beach (0.7 mi), North Beach (0.7 mi), Addington Beach (0.9 mi), Battery Beach (1.4 mi).
Questions about DurbanQuestions
What time is high tide today in Durban?
Today in Durban there are high tides at 4:38 am (6.5 ft) and 4:53 pm (6.8 ft) and low tides at 10:39 am and 11:06 pm. Tide coefficient 104.
What time is sunset today in Durban?
At 6:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:40 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Durban?
At 5:04 am. First light comes at 4:09 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:12–2:12 am, Minor 5:51–6:51 am, Major 12:44–2:44 pm, Minor 8:41–9:41 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Durban?
Overcast, from 62 °F to 74 °F, with a light air from the northwest (2 mph) and a 54% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Durban?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.0 ft waves with a period of 8.0 s from the southeast. The water is 74.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Durban?
The best time to visit Durban is from May to August: highs of 73 °F to 77 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Durban station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).