Durban in December
December is a good month for surfing at Durban (best: March–April, June–November).
Plan your trip to DurbanEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 24°C, shorty
- Air: 27°C by day, 21°C at night
- Weather: 23 sunny days, 18 rainy days
DurbanKwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaBeginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ DUR 28 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
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Jeffreys Bay – SupertubesSouth Africa · 740 km away · water 20°C2.8 m waves2
MuizenbergSouth Africa · 1275 km away · water 18°C2.5 m waves3
TofoMozambique · 803 km away · water 28°C1.3 m waves4
BloubergstrandSouth Africa · 1266 km away · water 14°C2.6 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Durban?
December is a good month for surfing at Durban (best: March–April, June–November). Waves 1.8 m, water 24°C (shorty), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Durban in December?
About 24°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Durban in December?
About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Durban in December?
Around 27°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 23 sunny and 18 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes (2.8 m waves), Muizenberg (2.5 m waves) & Tofo (1.3 m waves).