Beach Weather in La Lucia Beach, Durban, South Africa

22°
Map

Search

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim

Beach Weather Today in La Lucia Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 25° 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 1.9mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 100%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and very strong at 43kmh from the South-Southwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

La Lucia Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:06 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.9mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.7mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 78%.

LA LUCIA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 21° 21° 21° 21° 21°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.4mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 19° 24° 26° 26° 22° 21°
100% 86% 47% 20% 24% 73% 89% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 27° 29° 27° 25° 23°
49% 18% 5% 8% 8% 72% 64% 92%
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 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 22° 21° 22° 23° 22° 21°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 70% 33% 36%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 25th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 22° 20° 26° 29° 28° 24° 22°
26% 88% 27% 26% 9% 8% 45% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 21° 21° 22° 22° 22° 21°
84% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 25° 29° 27° 24° 23°
100% 86% 45% 13% 7% 22% 46% 58%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.8mm 0.4mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
43
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
29
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.6m
0.7m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
8.5s 8.8s 8.9s 8.0s 9.3s 7.6s 7.4s 7.4s
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.3m
1.2m
0.7m
0.7m
7.3s 7.0s 7.0s 6.9s 6.6s 6.6s 10.6s 11.3s
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
3
kmh
38
kmh
41
kmh
43
kmh
33
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
1.4m
1.7m
1.8m
1.5m
1.1m
11.1s 10.9s 10.9s 8.4s 8.4s 8.3s 8.3s 8.2s
Tue 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.1m
8.0s 7.9s 12.6s 6.6s 7.0s 7.3s 7.6s 7.7s
Wed 25th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
3
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
28
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
27
kmh
0.1m
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
7.5s 7.2s 7.2s 7.6s 7.7s 7.7s 7.5s 6.8s
Thu 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.8m
0.9m
1.2m
1.6m
1.5m
1.2m
6.9s 6.9s 7.1s 7.3s 7.6s 7.7s 7.8s 7.8s
Fri 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.2m
0.3m
0.1m
7.8s 7.8s 7.7s 7.5s 9.7s 14.0s 13.4s 13.0s
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 24th March
12:25 AM 6:43 AM 12:49 PM 7:01 PM
0.43 1.79 0.57 1.64
Wed 25th March
1:06 AM 7:28 AM 1:34 PM 7:57 PM
0.64 1.56 0.78 1.45
Thu 26th March
2:07 AM 8:51 AM 3:07 PM 10:36 PM
0.87 1.35 0.96 1.32
Fri 27th March
5:46 AM 12:14 PM 6:44 PM
0.97 1.34 0.90
Sat 21st March
22°
1.9mm
14kmh SSW
100%
Sun 22nd March
26°
0.7mm
18kmh ESE
56%
Mon 23rd March
30°
0.0mm
31kmh S
39%
Tue 24th March
24°
1.0mm
6kmh SW
79%
Wed 25th March
30°
1.0mm
21kmh ENE
38%
Thu 26th March
22°
0.5mm
12kmh SSW
98%
Fri 27th March
29°
1.6mm
14kmh ENE
47%
Sat 28th March
27°
1.5mm
13kmh E
74%
Sun 29th March
24°
3.7mm
19kmh SE
65%
Mon 30th March
27°
0.0mm
28kmh NE
31%
Tue 31st March
27°
0.1mm
9kmh SE
34%
Wed 1st April
27°
0.1mm
15kmh E
46%
Thu 2nd April
28°
0.0mm
20kmh ENE
14%
Fri 3rd April
29°
0.0mm
21kmh ENE
9%

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 26° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 10 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 52%.

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

Have you been there? Rate this beach

Tell us what you think of this beach

Help others by giving tips on this beach, when you visited, the weather and your experience there. All reviews are checked before publication.

Best Beaches

PICK A MONTH FOR BEST BEACHES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Features

Life guards
Surfing
Sunbathing
Beach resort
Fishing
Hotels
Snorkeling
Swimming

Monthly Averages

Nearby Beaches

Need Inspiration?

Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.

Booking.com Search FlightsImage

Need Inspiration?

Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.