Located in Durban, South Africa, Battery Beach is a decent beach break that offers up some barreling peaks, especially on bigger swells. The waves here are challenging to surf, and the paddle out can be tough at size, breaking for up to 100 meters over a sand bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for Battery Beach?
Battery Beach gets good between chest-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard and then stepping up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is pretty consistent (6/10) and will always have a crew (7/10). The best winds are from the West. The best swells come from the South and Southeast. It works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini in summer when water temperatures rise to 26°C (78.8°F). In the winter, a spring suit might be best as temps drop to about 21°C (69.8°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
