Located in Durban, South Africa, North Beach is a fun beach-break that is good for all levels when smaller and becomes a barreling right when the size picks up. The waves here are challenging to surf at size and break for up to 100 meters (328 feet) over a sand bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for North Beach?
North Beach gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if smaller and a shortboard then stepping up as the size picks up. This break is good for all levels of surfer. The surf here is super consistent (9/10) and will get very crowded when smaller (8/10). The best winds are from the West. The best swells are from the Southeast. 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.
