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Beach Weather Today in La Lucia Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 26° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 66%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 27kmh from the South West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

La Lucia Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:46 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 94% may make the sunset not viewable.

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 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.8mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 39%.

LA LUCIA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 7th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 20° 21° 22° 23° 20° 19°
39% 40% 47% 84% 91% 46% 94% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 8th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 17° 23° 27° 25° 22° 21°
83% 43% 18% 4% 41% 12% 92% 15%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 9th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 24° 27° 28° 22° 21°
14% 8% 10% 10% 9% 9% 9% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 10th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 26° 28° 27° 20° 19°
14% 13% 15% 11% 5% 11% 86% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 27° 31° 29° 25° 23°
9% 10% 8% 7% 4% 7% 21% 51%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 21° 24° 27° 25° 23° 22°
63% 60% 65% 40% 30% 72% 95% 88%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 13th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 24° 27° 25° 23° 22°
75% 62% 67% 64% 57% 87% 70% 43%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.6mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 7th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
8.2s 15.4s 15.1s 14.5s 14.2s 14.1s 14.3s 14.2s
Wed 8th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
14.1s 13.7s 13.6s 13.5s 13.6s 13.6s 13.6s 13.4s
Thu 9th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
12
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
13.3s 13.1s 12.7s 12.5s 12.4s 12.2s 11.9s 6.2s
Fri 10th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
15
kmh
0.6m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
6.2s 5.9s 5.7s 5.6s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.5s
Sat 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
5.7s 5.5s 5.4s 9.8s 13.9s 13.7s 10.9s 5.4s
Sun 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
5.7s 5.8s 8.5s 13.9s 13.6s 13.4s 13.2s 12.9s
Mon 13th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
12.7s 12.6s 12.4s 12.2s 12.0s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s
Tue 7th April
5:55 AM 12:05 PM 6:09 PM
1.75 0.54 1.65
Wed 8th April
12:15 AM 6:20 AM 12:34 PM 6:37 PM
0.63 1.62 0.68 1.51
Thu 9th April
12:44 AM 6:49 AM 1:10 PM 7:19 PM
0.79 1.47 0.83 1.36
Fri 10th April
1:29 AM 7:40 AM 2:31 PM 9:42 PM
0.95 1.32 0.97 1.25
Sat 11th April
4:18 AM 11:18 AM 5:52 PM
1.06 1.26 0.95
Sun 12th April
12:43 AM 6:54 AM 12:56 PM 6:59 PM
1.39 0.92 1.41 0.79
Mon 13th April
1:24 AM 7:33 AM 1:36 PM 7:36 PM
1.59 0.74 1.59 0.62
Tue 7th April
23°
0.2mm
9kmh SSE
66%
Wed 8th April
27°
0.1mm
23kmh ENE
38%
Thu 9th April
28°
0.0mm
15kmh E
10%
Fri 10th April
28°
0.2mm
21kmh E
29%
Sat 11th April
32°
0.0mm
15kmh ENE
14%
Sun 12th April
27°
0.8mm
16kmh SE
64%
Mon 13th April
27°
0.9mm
13kmh ESE
65%
Tue 14th April
31°
0.0mm
5kmh WSW
26%
Wed 15th April
25°
0.0mm
10kmh ESE
56%
Thu 16th April
31°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
23%
Fri 17th April
25°
1.0mm
16kmh SSW
85%
Sat 18th April
26°
0.0mm
14kmh SE
33%
Sun 19th April
29°
0.0mm
23kmh ENE
10%
Mon 20th April
30°
0.0mm
14kmh ENE
20%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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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