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 25° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will have 0.6mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 60%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 27kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

La Lucia Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:56 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 70% cloud cover 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 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.6mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 59%.

LA LUCIA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 24° 26° 26° 26° 25° 24°
81% 84% 44% 35% 12% 78% 70% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.1mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 25° 26° 26° 24° 23°
8% 83% 93% 89% 52% 37% 77% 35%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 24° 25° 23° 22° 22° 21°
41% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.8mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 0.3mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 21° 22° 24° 23° 22° 21°
58% 82% 57% 84% 67% 85% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.2mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 23° 24° 24° 23° 22°
100% 100% 100% 87% 83% 96% 100% 55%
0.4mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 21° 24° 25° 25° 24° 23°
25% 36% 37% 31% 34% 45% 76% 72%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 22° 25° 27° 27° 25° 24°
50% 52% 36% 24% 7% 7% 32% 58%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
21
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
4
kmh
27
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.3m
0.4m
1.5m
1.6m
0.1m
0.8m
10.6s 6.4s 6.4s 6.5s 6.5s 10.2s 6.3s 6.5s
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
10
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
5
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.9m
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
6.5s 6.5s 6.6s 6.6s 6.7s 6.5s 6.5s 10.5s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
12
kmh
22
kmh
28
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
1.1m
1.3m
1.5m
1.0m
1.0m
10.7s 14.8s 14.9s 15.6s 15.4s 15.1s 14.6s 14.4s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
15
kmh
1.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
14.3s 7.1s 7.1s 7.0s 13.5s 13.4s 13.2s 12.9s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
1.7m
1.7m
1.6m
1.6m
7.4s 7.2s 7.5s 7.1s 12.0s 7.4s 7.7s 11.6s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
1.6m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.0m
1.2m
7.8s 8.1s 7.8s 8.0s 8.4s 8.3s 8.1s 8.1s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
35
kmh
27
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
1.5m
1.5m
1.6m
1.3m
0.9m
8.1s 9.4s 11.9s 11.7s 11.7s 11.9s 11.9s 10.2s
Sat 21st December
7:33 AM 1:26 PM 7:30 PM
1.65 0.79 1.51
Sun 22nd December
1:37 AM 8:22 AM 2:20 PM 8:19 PM
0.66 1.58 0.87 1.41
Mon 23rd December
2:28 AM 9:21 AM 3:32 PM 9:29 PM
0.76 1.52 0.93 1.34
Tue 24th December
3:35 AM 10:35 AM 5:01 PM 11:03 PM
0.83 1.50 0.92 1.32
Wed 25th December
4:57 AM 11:52 AM 6:20 PM
0.85 1.52 0.85
Thu 26th December
12:30 AM 6:15 AM 12:55 PM 7:17 PM
1.37 0.82 1.58 0.75
Fri 27th December
1:29 AM 7:16 AM 1:43 PM 8:01 PM
1.47 0.75 1.66 0.64
Sat 21st December
27°
0.6mm
15kmh E
60%
Sun 22nd December
26°
0.0mm
15kmh SSE
59%
Mon 23rd December
25°
2.1mm
27kmh S
92%
Tue 24th December
24°
0.7mm
14kmh SSE
79%
Wed 25th December
24°
1.3mm
28kmh ENE
90%
Thu 26th December
26°
0.0mm
24kmh ENE
44%
Fri 27th December
27°
0.1mm
27kmh NE
33%
Sat 28th December
26°
0.1mm
32kmh S
70%
Sun 29th December
25°
0.0mm
14kmh SSE
71%
Mon 30th December
27°
0.0mm
29kmh NE
18%
Tue 31st December
26°
0.3mm
31kmh S
71%
Wed 1st January
24°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
84%
Thu 2nd January
28°
0.1mm
19kmh ENE
48%
Fri 3rd January
28°
0.1mm
13kmh SSE
40%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 61%.

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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