Beach Weather in La Lucia Beach, Durban, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in La Lucia Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 20%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 32kmh from the North-Northeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

La Lucia Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:52 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in La Lucia Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.0mm of rain and Sunday will have 5.4mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 48%.

LA LUCIA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 23° 26° 28° 28° 26° 25°
19% 38% 53% 20% 1% 0% 4% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 27° 28° 29° 27° 26°
40% 54% 7% 3% 4% 3% 10% 65%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 28° 28° 27° 25° 24°
25% 8% 50% 39% 69% 86% 100% 99%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 27° 28° 27° 24° 23°
100% 90% 25% 20% 16% 57% 83% 42%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 2.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 23° 27° 30° 29° 26° 23°
34% 35% 50% 24% 18% 32% 80% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 1.9mm 3.4mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 24° 27° 30° 28° 25° 23°
69% 49% 38% 18% 13% 26% 70% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.8mm 1.7mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 25° 26° 26° 26° 25° 24°
6% 37% 100% 100% 99% 99% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.3mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
8.5s 8.5s 8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
7
kmh
27
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.2m
1.0m
1.3m
1.5m
0.8m
0.5m
11.1s 6.2s 6.0s 6.0s 8.6s 8.7s 10.5s 7.3s
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
13
kmh
5
kmh
22
kmh
40
kmh
33
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
0.8m
1.8m
1.2m
0.9m
0.7m
7.4s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 8.4s 6.7s 8.5s 6.9s
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
7.5s 8.6s 8.6s 10.5s 10.8s 10.4s 9.9s 9.5s
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
8
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
9.1s 8.7s 8.4s 8.2s 8.2s 8.6s 8.8s 8.8s
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
15
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
8.6s 8.5s 8.5s 8.4s 8.5s 8.6s 8.6s 8.0s
Tue 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
1.0m
0.9m
0.4m
0.3m
6.8s 6.8s 6.7s 7.3s 8.8s 9.0s 9.4s 9.1s
Wed 4th February
5:22 AM 11:23 AM 5:29 PM 11:31 PM
2.13 0.30 2.01 0.19
Thu 5th February
5:53 AM 11:52 AM 5:57 PM 11:58 PM
2.08 0.36 1.93 0.26
Fri 6th February
6:21 AM 12:20 PM 6:24 PM
1.99 0.44 1.83
Sat 7th February
12:25 AM 6:47 AM 12:47 PM 6:50 PM
0.37 1.87 0.55 1.70
Sun 8th February
12:53 AM 7:13 AM 1:16 PM 7:15 PM
0.50 1.73 0.67 1.57
Mon 9th February
1:21 AM 7:41 AM 1:50 PM 7:43 PM
0.65 1.58 0.81 1.42
Tue 10th February
1:55 AM 8:18 AM 2:40 PM 8:29 PM
0.81 1.43 0.95 1.27
Wed 4th February
28°
0.0mm
25kmh ENE
20%
Thu 5th February
29°
0.0mm
26kmh ENE
23%
Fri 6th February
29°
0.5mm
37kmh S
59%
Sat 7th February
28°
2.0mm
26kmh E
54%
Sun 8th February
30°
5.4mm
20kmh ENE
43%
Mon 9th February
30°
2.6mm
22kmh ENE
43%
Tue 10th February
26°
1.2mm
27kmh SSW
80%
Wed 11th February
26°
1.0mm
9kmh SSE
83%
Thu 12th February
29°
0.0mm
28kmh ENE
17%
Fri 13th February
29°
1.3mm
30kmh S
39%
Sat 14th February
23°
4.1mm
31kmh SSW
86%
Sun 15th February
23°
1.5mm
7kmh SW
91%
Mon 16th February
25°
0.2mm
21kmh ENE
39%
Tue 17th February
26°
0.0mm
28kmh NE
23%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 10 days of very light rain with an average of 2.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in La Lucia Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at La Lucia Beach, Durban, South Africa

La Lucia Beach, located in the beautiful city of Durban, South Africa, is a popular beach holiday destination. With its pristine shoreline and warm Indian Ocean waters, it's an ideal place to unwind and enjoy all that the beach has to offer. The surrounding areas also provide plenty of attractions and activities for visitors to enjoy during their stay.

Beach Type

La Lucia Beach is known for its soft, golden sand that stretches along the coastline. The beach is not too rocky, making it perfect for sunbathing and building sandcastles. However, there are some rocky areas near the shoreline which create interesting snorkeling spots where visitors can explore marine life beneath the waves. These rocky areas attract many colorful fish species and other sea creatures, providing exciting snorkeling and diving experiences.

Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at La Lucia Beach include:

  1. Swimming: The warm waters of the Indian Ocean make La Lucia Beach perfect for taking a refreshing swim.
  2. Surfing: With consistent waves throughout the year, surfing is a popular activity among both locals and tourists.
  3. Snorkeling and Diving: As mentioned earlier, some rocky areas near the shore attract various fish species, offering excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving.
  4. Beach Walks: Enjoy leisurely strolls along the picturesque shoreline or join one of the local walking clubs that explore different sections of the coast.
  5. Fishing: Cast your line from one of the many fishing spots along La Lucia Beach or try your hand at deep-sea fishing with local charter companies.

Accommodations

There are several beach resorts and hotels available for visitors to stay at while enjoying their holiday at La Lucia Beach:

  1. The Caledon Boutique Hotel & Spa: This luxury hotel offers stylish rooms with stunning ocean views as well as spa facilities for guests to relax in.
  2. Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel: Located on a hill overlooking the ocean, this hotel offers spacious rooms with private balconies and an infinity pool.
  3. La Lucia Sands Resort: This beachfront resort features self-catering apartments, perfect for families or those who prefer a home-away-from-home experience.

Areas to Stay In

Some recommended areas to stay in around La Lucia Beach include:

  1. Umhlanga Rocks: A bustling area with plenty of restaurants, shops, and nightlife options. It's also close to the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, one of the largest malls in Africa.
  2. Umdloti Beach: A quieter option, this small coastal town offers beautiful beaches and a more relaxed atmosphere.
  3. Durban North: Located between La Lucia and central Durban, this area provides easy access to both the beach and city attractions.

Beach Amenities

La Lucia Beach offers various amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Lifeguards on duty during peak seasons
  • Public restrooms
  • Parking facilities
  • Picnic areas with braai (barbecue) facilities
  • Nearby restaurants and cafes for dining options

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