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 22° which is warm and pleasant 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 6%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 28kmh 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 05:10 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 6%.

LA LUCIA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 19° 23° 23° 18° 16°
30% 14% 4% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 21° 24° 24° 19° 17°
0% 0% 0% 6% 0% 11% 3% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 20° 23° 22° 19° 20°
100% 35% 33% 3% 8% 16% 100% 82%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 19° 22° 22° 18° 16°
55% 72% 66% 55% 89% 27% 83% 70%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 20° 24° 23° 21° 19°
26% 20% 16% 9% 8% 10% 18% 11%
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 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 17° 20° 24° 23° 19° 17°
15% 6% 5% 4% 4% 23% 61% 47%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 20° 23° 22° 19° 18°
9% 5% 5% 5% 5% 6% 27% 58%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
0.1m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
12.6s 12.5s 12.4s 12.3s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.2m
0.9m
0.9m
0.5m
0.4m
11.4s 11.3s 5.4s 12.6s 5.7s 5.7s 12.0s 12.3s
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
5.4s 5.4s 5.6s 5.9s 6.2s 6.3s 6.5s 8.8s
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
1.0m
0.9m
8.6s 8.4s 8.3s 12.4s 12.2s 12.0s 9.4s 9.5s
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
1.1m
9.3s 9.2s 9.1s 9.0s 8.8s 9.3s 11.8s 11.8s
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
19
kmh
29
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
1.0m
0.9m
0.3m
0.6m
6.6s 6.7s 6.8s 6.9s 7.0s 7.0s 6.8s 6.9s
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
7.3s 7.8s 8.0s 8.1s 8.8s 10.1s 9.8s 9.4s
Sun 17th May
3:43 AM 9:55 AM 4:07 PM 10:10 PM
2.12 0.20 2.02 0.24
Mon 18th May
4:25 AM 10:35 AM 4:49 PM 10:53 PM
2.07 0.23 1.99 0.29
Tue 19th May
5:08 AM 11:16 AM 5:34 PM 11:38 PM
1.98 0.30 1.92 0.40
Wed 20th May
5:54 AM 11:59 AM 6:24 PM
1.85 0.41 1.82
Thu 21st May
12:26 AM 6:43 AM 12:46 PM 7:21 PM
0.54 1.70 0.54 1.71
Fri 22nd May
1:23 AM 7:42 AM 1:42 PM 8:31 PM
0.69 1.55 0.67 1.61
Sat 23rd May
2:39 AM 8:55 AM 2:57 PM 9:55 PM
0.82 1.44 0.77 1.57
Sun 17th May
24°
0.0mm
19kmh ENE
6%
Mon 18th May
24°
0.0mm
13kmh E
2%
Tue 19th May
23°
0.1mm
14kmh E
47%
Wed 20th May
22°
0.7mm
10kmh SE
64%
Thu 21st May
24°
0.0mm
24kmh ENE
14%
Fri 22nd May
24°
0.0mm
23kmh S
20%
Sat 23rd May
23°
0.0mm
10kmh ESE
15%
Sun 24th May
23°
0.0mm
11kmh SE
30%
Mon 25th May
23°
0.0mm
12kmh ENE
14%
Tue 26th May
22°
1.1mm
21kmh S
64%
Wed 27th May
22°
2.8mm
13kmh ENE
88%
Thu 28th May
23°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
37%
Fri 29th May
25°
0.0mm
10kmh ESE
8%
Sat 30th May
23°
0.0mm
9kmh S
54%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 4 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm 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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