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 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 12%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 21kmh from the East-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. 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 06:10 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 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 2.0mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 66%.

LA LUCIA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 19° 19° 26° 28° 27° 24° 21°
34% 8% 8% 5% 4% 4% 2% 37%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 18° 26° 29° 28° 24° 21°
8% 7% 0% 3% 2% 0% 78% 50%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 21° 20° 26° 28° 27° 24° 22°
82% 10% 8% 8% 9% 13% 23% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 29° 32° 29° 24° 23°
7% 6% 6% 3% 0% 2% 78% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20°
95% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 21° 24° 28° 27° 25° 22°
96% 68% 22% 12% 3% 11% 32% 29%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 22° 27° 31° 30° 27° 25°
10% 3% 4% 5% 5% 8% 36% 69%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
13
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
1.0m
1.3m
1.0m
1.4m
1.4m
0.5m
6.7s 7.2s 7.4s 8.0s 8.2s 8.5s 8.5s 8.3s
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
7
kmh
19
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
0.1m
0.4m
8.1s 8.1s 10.0s 9.8s 9.6s 9.3s 9.1s 9.1s
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
9.0s 9.1s 9.3s 9.4s 9.5s 9.5s 9.4s 9.3s
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
27
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
42
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
1.3m
9.2s 9.1s 9.0s 9.0s 13.8s 14.1s 8.2s 8.2s
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
1.0m
1.2m
1.8m
1.5m
1.4m
1.1m
0.5m
0.3m
8.4s 8.5s 8.7s 9.1s 9.4s 9.3s 9.7s 10.4s
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
20
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.4m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
10.6s 10.7s 10.8s 10.7s 10.9s 11.6s 11.4s 9.1s
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
0.9m
1.4m
1.0m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.5m
5.3s 5.4s 6.5s 8.7s 8.8s 9.0s 8.0s 7.1s
Tue 17th March
3:07 AM 9:12 AM 3:15 PM 9:19 PM
1.95 0.39 1.95 0.26
Wed 18th March
3:33 AM 9:40 AM 3:44 PM 9:47 PM
2.10 0.25 2.05 0.16
Thu 19th March
4:00 AM 10:08 AM 4:13 PM 10:15 PM
2.21 0.16 2.11 0.10
Fri 20th March
4:30 AM 10:38 AM 4:43 PM 10:45 PM
2.26 0.12 2.12 0.10
Sat 21st March
5:00 AM 11:08 AM 5:15 PM 11:17 PM
2.24 0.14 2.07 0.15
Sun 22nd March
5:32 AM 11:40 AM 5:47 PM 11:50 PM
2.14 0.23 1.97 0.27
Mon 23rd March
6:06 AM 12:13 PM 6:21 PM
1.99 0.38 1.82
Tue 17th March
28°
0.0mm
19kmh E
12%
Wed 18th March
29°
0.6mm
19kmh E
18%
Thu 19th March
28°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
21%
Fri 20th March
33°
0.1mm
18kmh E
22%
Sat 21st March
22°
2.0mm
16kmh SSW
99%
Sun 22nd March
28°
0.0mm
25kmh ENE
34%
Mon 23rd March
31°
0.0mm
16kmh E
17%
Tue 24th March
28°
0.9mm
21kmh SSE
56%
Wed 25th March
21°
2.2mm
7kmh ESE
100%
Thu 26th March
24°
0.4mm
12kmh NE
81%
Fri 27th March
28°
0.5mm
19kmh ENE
60%
Sat 28th March
27°
0.9mm
22kmh ENE
79%
Sun 29th March
27°
1.8mm
22kmh S
38%
Mon 30th March
26°
0.0mm
21kmh ENE
66%

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 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 1.0mm 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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