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Buffalo Bay surf Forecast / Garden Route / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 SAST
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Buffalo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Buffalo Bay sea temperature is 20.7°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 20.1 °C max: 21.8 °C min: 18.1 °C)
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Buffalo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Buffalo Bay sea temperature is 20.7°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 20.1 °C max: 21.8 °C min: 18.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buffalo Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Buffalo Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 28th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 28th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 29th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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

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Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
2.5
E
1.9
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
E
1
E
2.1
SW
3
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SW
1.9
SE
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)1213131312121289910111010111010141313121214131212117111212119131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)51414571541128681953738398056746144154425519697215393885081129688520457978864865666369332311429491400724452934222597
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
5
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ENE
10
SE
20
E
10
NE
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
15
WSW
5
S
15
WNW
30
W
15
WSW
10
NW
10
SSE
15
E
10
NE
5
SE
5
W
10
W
10
SW
10
S
5
N
10
S
30
ESE
30
E
15
E
20
E
10
ENE
15
WSW
15
W
10
W
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglassonononcross-
on
oncross-
on
glassoffoffoffcrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glassoffoffcross-
off
crossglasscrossononononcross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:13PM
1.61
5:24AM
1.69
5:40PM
1.53
5:51AM
1.59
6:10PM
1.42
6:24AM
1.46
6:48PM
1.28
7:09AM
1.32
7:54PM
1.14
8:39AM
1.17
10:32PM
1.10
11:21AM
1.18
12:23AM
1.28
12:45PM
1.35
1:17AM
1.51
1:37PM
1.53
1:59AM
1.74
2:20PM
1.68
2:38AM
1.92
2:59PM
1.80
3:15AM
2.04
3:36PM
1.85
3:51AM
2.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:13PM
0.21
11:35AM
0.22
11:39PM
0.30
12:05PM
0.32
12:09AM
0.41
12:42PM
0.45
12:49AM
0.55
1:39PM
0.59
2:03AM
0.70
3:39PM
0.68
4:50AM
0.73
5:53PM
0.59
6:37AM
0.56
6:59PM
0.41
7:33AM
0.33
7:45PM
0.23
8:16AM
0.13
8:24PM
0.07
8:56AM
-0.03
9:02PM
-0.03
9:33AM
-0.12
9:38PM
-0.07
10:09AM
-0.13
Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46
Sunset6:27--6:25--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:21--6:19--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:14--6:13--
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Rain (mm)
-1--------23------------------------
Temp. °C211920211823242230271918181720201720211927242021201720201723262323221921
Feels °C (?)212019181623232231272218181715161619191826231921201820171321242323211921

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Sun night).

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Information about the Buffalo Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Buffalo Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Buffalo Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buffalo Bay 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 (Buffalo Bay) 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 Buffalo Bay 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Garden Route? If you are looking for accommodation near Buffalo Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Garden Route, consider staying in Knysna which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Garden Route where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Plettenberg Bay which is 36 km (22 miles) away, George, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.

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