Durban North Beach
Popular beach in Durban, South Africa.
Pleasant water with a moderate swell and glassy wind — good swimming conditions.
Location
Durban North Beach on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.
7-day forecast
Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.
Rash vest or swimsuit
At 22.6°C most swimmers and surfers are comfortable in a swimsuit or thin rash top.
Recommendation tuned for Durban North Beach's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.
Can I swim at Durban North Beach today?
The sea is currently 22.6°C — good swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.
- • Located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Indian Ocean).
- • Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
- • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.
Monthly sea temperature averages
Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.
Year-round sea temperature
Best swim months: Jan – Feb – Mar – Apr – May – Jun – Jul – Aug – Sep – Oct – Nov – Dec
| Month | Sea | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°C | Warm |
| Feb ⭐ | 25°C | Warm |
| Mar | 24°C | Warm |
| Apr | 23°C | Warm |
| May | 22°C | Warm |
| Jun | 21°C | Pleasant |
| Jul | 20°C | Pleasant |
| Aug | 20°C | Pleasant |
| Sep | 21°C | Pleasant |
| Oct | 22°C | Warm |
| Nov | 23°C | Warm |
| Dec | 24°C | Warm |
Nearby beaches
The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.