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Beach Weather Today in La Lucia Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 23° 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 have 1.5mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 92%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 21kmh from the East-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 06:47 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 23° 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 have 1.5mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 92%.

LA LUCIA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 20° 21° 22° 22° 22°
81% 60% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 97%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 20° 21° 25° 26° 26° 25° 24°
93% 78% 11% 0% 0% 91% 29% 15%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 23° 26° 27° 26° 23° 22°
30% 44% 42% 7% 12% 49% 53% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.4mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 22° 21° 21° 21° 21°
100% 100% 58% 74% 100% 100% 100% 100%
1.7mm 0.8mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.7mm 0.4mm 0.7mm 0.7mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 22° 24° 24° 24° 23°
100% 100% 100% 94% 58% 54% 36% 10%
0.2mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 23° 29° 32° 29° 25° 24°
9% 4% 4% 5% 10% 17% 33% 65%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 25° 27° 25° 24° 23°
24% 38% 76% 43% 33% 35% 58% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.4mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
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Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.8m
0.8m
6.3s 6.1s 5.9s 5.8s 5.9s 8.9s 8.8s 8.6s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
8.3s 4.3s 13.0s 12.7s 12.6s 12.4s 12.1s 11.9s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
11.7s 11.6s 11.4s 11.2s 11.1s 11.3s 11.9s 11.9s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
34
kmh
24
kmh
16
kmh
26
kmh
14
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.8m
11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 5.9s 5.8s 5.6s 11.5s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
34
kmh
44
kmh
48
kmh
51
kmh
51
kmh
0.5m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.4m
1.5m
1.6m
6.1s 5.5s 5.5s 8.0s 11.5s 13.3s 13.3s 13.4s
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
38
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
28
kmh
20
kmh
29
kmh
21
kmh
1.6m
1.4m
1.1m
1.3m
1.6m
1.8m
1.2m
0.6m
13.6s 13.9s 14.2s 14.4s 14.5s 14.3s 12.4s 8.8s
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
27
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
31
kmh
0.8m
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
0.4m
8.7s 8.4s 8.3s 9.1s 9.9s 8.2s 8.4s 8.6s
Sun 7th December
5:02 AM 11:04 AM 5:18 PM 11:25 PM
1.96 0.36 1.92 0.32
Mon 8th December
5:48 AM 11:48 AM 6:02 PM
1.90 0.47 1.80
Tue 9th December
12:07 AM 6:37 AM 12:34 PM 6:47 PM
0.42 1.81 0.61 1.67
Wed 10th December
12:50 AM 7:30 AM 1:26 PM 7:37 PM
0.53 1.71 0.75 1.54
Thu 11th December
1:39 AM 8:30 AM 2:30 PM 8:37 PM
0.64 1.62 0.86 1.43
Fri 12th December
2:39 AM 9:41 AM 3:56 PM 9:56 PM
0.75 1.55 0.92 1.36
Sat 13th December
3:56 AM 10:58 AM 5:29 PM 11:26 PM
0.81 1.54 0.89 1.36
Sun 7th December
22°
1.5mm
13kmh ESE
92%
Mon 8th December
27°
0.1mm
14kmh E
39%
Tue 9th December
27°
0.6mm
22kmh SSE
42%
Wed 10th December
22°
5.2mm
18kmh SSW
91%
Thu 11th December
24°
0.9mm
39kmh NE
69%
Fri 12th December
32°
0.0mm
22kmh NE
18%
Sat 13th December
27°
0.8mm
17kmh SSE
47%
Sun 14th December
20°
2.6mm
13kmh SSW
98%
Mon 15th December
30°
0.0mm
21kmh ENE
14%
Tue 16th December
27°
0.9mm
14kmh E
21%
Wed 17th December
25°
1.1mm
30kmh SSW
74%
Thu 18th December
24°
0.5mm
12kmh NE
81%
Fri 19th December
32°
5.0mm
28kmh NE
35%
Sat 20th December
22°
1.5mm
8kmh SW
96%

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 12 days of very light rain with an average of 1.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 58%.

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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