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Arniston surf Forecast / Overberg / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 27 Apr 2024 SAST
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Arniston surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arniston sea temperature is 17.7°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 18.9 °C min: 16.4 °C)
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Arniston surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arniston sea temperature is 17.7°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 18.9 °C min: 16.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arniston this week:

The surf forecast for Arniston over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arniston in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 28th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 28th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arniston over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
3
E
3
E
2.1
ESE
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
1
WSW
2.5
WSW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
S
1
S
1
S
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
WSW
1.1
E
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
0.8
WSW
0.8
ESE
0.6
SSW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)16899151414131312811111111101010991286710710151413131715151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)89211611469692537325223154108691231615172134192202204209121841031422232251256585178293444282298743704598465
Wind
(km/h)
50
E
50
E
35
ENE
10
NNW
30
SW
10
WSW
5
SE
10
S
5
N
20
W
40
WSW
15
WNW
5
WNW
20
SW
5
N
20
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
30
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
5
NE
15
ESE
15
NE
5
NNW
10
S
10
WNW
5
SW
10
SSE
5
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncrossglasscrossoffglasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:06PM
1.61
5:14AM
1.65
5:46PM
1.51
5:57AM
1.52
6:40PM
1.40
6:57AM
1.39
8:02PM
1.33
8:34AM
1.29
9:50PM
1.37
10:26AM
1.32
11:12PM
1.52
11:44AM
1.45
12:10AM
1.71
12:41PM
1.60
12:57AM
1.88
1:27PM
1.73
1:40AM
2.00
2:10PM
1.83
2:21AM
2.07
2:50PM
1.88
3:01AM
2.06
3:29PM
1.88
3:40AM
2.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:54AM
0.26
11:03PM
0.42
11:31AM
0.36
11:44PM
0.53
12:18PM
0.47
12:42AM
0.64
1:27PM
0.58
2:18AM
0.72
3:06PM
0.62
4:17AM
0.67
4:42PM
0.56
5:40AM
0.50
5:50PM
0.44
6:36AM
0.31
6:43PM
0.31
7:23AM
0.13
7:29PM
0.20
8:05AM
0.01
8:11PM
0.13
8:44AM
-0.05
8:52PM
0.11
9:22AM
-0.04
9:32PM
0.13
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--
Sunset-6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161718252318171816202118192017171817191918171816202219181817171717212929
Feels °C (?)9916241916181716171512171715131413141513181614192017171616151414182526

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Arniston Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Arniston provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Arniston can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arniston surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Arniston) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Arniston may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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