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Beach Weather Today in La Lucia Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 7%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 29kmh from the North-Northeast. 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 05:31 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 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 1%.

LA LUCIA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 11° 16° 20° 20° 17° 15°
24% 11% 10% 5% 0% 0% 12% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 18° 22° 22° 18° 16°
3% 3% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 13° 19° 22° 22° 18° 17°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 20° 25° 24° 19° 18°
5% 2% 1% 2% 0% 3% 11% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 20° 22° 24° 21° 19°
9% 81% 67% 69% 23% 0% 0% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
21°
21°
21°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 20° 21° 20° 19° 18°
65% 81% 61% 75% 76% 85% 83% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 18° 18° 19° 18° 18°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99%
0.6mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.6mm 0.7mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
23
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
24
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
8.3s 8.3s 8.2s 8.2s 8.2s 8.1s 8.3s 9.4s
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
9.2s 10.1s 10.2s 10.1s 9.8s 9.7s 9.9s 10.1s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
10.2s 10.2s 10.4s 10.5s 10.5s 10.5s 10.4s 10.4s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
10.3s 5.8s 6.0s 10.0s 9.8s 9.7s 9.6s 9.4s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
22
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
9.3s 9.1s 9.0s 8.8s 8.7s 8.7s 8.6s 8.5s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
33
kmh
26
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.2m
1.4m
1.2m
8.4s 8.2s 8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.0s 7.8s 7.4s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
26
kmh
1.0m
1.5m
1.4m
1.0m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
7.2s 7.2s 7.2s 9.0s 12.5s 12.3s 12.1s 12.0s
Fri 14th August
4:09 AM 10:18 AM 4:34 PM 10:38 PM
1.66 0.05 1.69 0.21
Sat 15th August
4:38 AM 10:48 AM 5:05 PM 11:09 PM
1.59 0.12 1.61 0.29
Sun 16th August
5:08 AM 11:19 AM 5:37 PM 11:42 PM
1.50 0.23 1.50 0.40
Mon 17th August
5:40 AM 11:52 AM 6:13 PM
1.39 0.35 1.38
Tue 18th August
12:19 AM 6:15 AM 12:29 PM 6:57 PM
0.53 1.27 0.49 1.27
Wed 19th August
1:07 AM 7:03 AM 1:18 PM 8:07 PM
0.65 1.15 0.62 1.17
Thu 20th August
2:28 AM 8:33 AM 2:48 PM 9:58 PM
0.75 1.05 0.72 1.15
Fri 14th August
20°
0.0mm
17kmh ENE
7%
Sat 15th August
22°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
2%
Sun 16th August
23°
0.0mm
16kmh ENE
0%
Mon 17th August
25°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
4%
Tue 18th August
25°
0.0mm
11kmh SE
33%
Wed 19th August
21°
0.6mm
13kmh S
78%
Thu 20th August
19°
4.1mm
8kmh ESE
99%
Fri 21st August
18°
4.6mm
35kmh SW
90%
Sat 22nd August
21°
0.0mm
14kmh ENE
30%
Sun 23rd August
21°
0.1mm
27kmh SSW
23%
Mon 24th August
19°
0.2mm
6kmh SE
82%
Tue 25th August
21°
0.0mm
22kmh ENE
13%
Wed 26th August
27°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
0%
Thu 27th August
27°
0.0mm
11kmh ENE
0%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 33%.

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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