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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gansbaai this week:
The surf forecast for Gansbaai over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gansbaai in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 16) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 16th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gansbaai over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | - |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 236 | 257 | 230 | 111 | 177 | 619 | 659 | 553 | 405 | 272 | 197 | 279 | 845 | 932 | 742 | 531 | 309 | 489 | 3000 | 1934 | 795 | 708 | 1684 | 1111 | 689 | 504 | 435 | 497 | 619 | 760 | 854 | 734 | 749 | 1058 | 989 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | glass | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | on | on | on | on | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:03AM 0.97 | 11:16PM 1.07 | 11:49AM 1.03 | 12:20AM 1.17 | 12:41PM 1.12 | 12:58AM 1.28 | 1:16PM 1.22 | 1:28AM 1.38 | 1:46PM 1.31 | 1:55AM 1.47 | 2:14PM 1.38 | 2:22AM 1.53 | 2:42PM 1.44 | 2:49AM 1.57 | 3:10PM 1.47 | 3:16AM 1.59 | 3:38PM 1.48 | 3:44AM 1.57 | 4:07PM 1.46 | 4:13AM 1.53 | 4:38PM 1.42 | 4:45AM 1.47 | 5:12PM 1.36 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:41PM 0.65 | 5:54AM 0.63 | 6:03PM 0.57 | 6:47AM 0.53 | 6:48PM 0.48 | 7:21AM 0.42 | 7:21PM 0.40 | 7:49AM 0.32 | 7:49PM 0.33 | 8:15AM 0.23 | 8:16PM 0.27 | 8:41AM 0.17 | 8:43PM 0.23 | 9:06AM 0.12 | 9:10PM 0.21 | 9:33AM 0.11 | 9:37PM 0.21 | 10:00AM 0.12 | 10:06PM 0.24 | 10:28AM 0.16 | 10:36PM 0.29 | 11:00AM 0.22 | 11:10PM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Gansbaai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gansbaai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gansbaai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gansbaai 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 (Gansbaai) 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 Gansbaai 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.
Gansbaai is 21 km (13 miles) from Hermanus. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hermanus. Hermanus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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