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Herolds Bay surf Forecast / Garden Route / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 27 Apr 2024 SAST
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Herolds Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Herolds Bay sea temperature is 17.6°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.4 °C max: 19.7 °C min: 17.0 °C)
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Herolds Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Herolds Bay sea temperature is 17.6°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.4 °C max: 19.7 °C min: 17.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Herolds Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Herolds Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herolds Bay in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 28th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 27th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herolds Bay 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
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
3
E
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
ESE
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.4
S
0.6
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.8
SSE
0.8
ESE
0.7
E
0.8
ESE
0.7
S
1.2
ESE
0.5
S
0.7
ESE
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
SSW
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)161681415888101515141311111010109889136116111011118186888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)179916291237899988240108866869150257272205198252244240118776090161109573420790835835186318310447
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
25
ESE
10
N
5
NE
20
NE
5
WNW
10
SSE
10
SE
5
NE
10
S
10
ESE
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
ESE
5
NNE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
5
SSE
15
ESE
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
SE
10
WSW
5
SE
5
ESE
0
ESE
5
SE
10
ESE
5
ENE
5
E
10
E
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
crossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:27PM
1.60
5:38AM
1.64
6:05PM
1.49
6:19AM
1.52
6:57PM
1.38
7:16AM
1.38
8:16PM
1.30
8:50AM
1.27
10:09PM
1.32
10:48AM
1.28
11:38PM
1.47
12:09PM
1.40
12:37AM
1.66
1:06PM
1.55
1:24AM
1.84
1:52PM
1.68
2:07AM
1.97
2:34PM
1.78
2:47AM
2.04
3:13PM
1.84
3:26AM
2.04
3:52PM
1.84
4:04AM
1.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:18AM
0.24
11:26PM
0.36
11:54AM
0.34
12:06AM
0.48
12:40PM
0.45
1:01AM
0.60
1:46PM
0.57
2:33AM
0.70
3:25PM
0.62
4:36AM
0.67
5:04PM
0.56
6:04AM
0.51
6:14PM
0.44
7:02AM
0.32
7:07PM
0.30
7:48AM
0.15
7:52PM
0.18
8:29AM
0.03
8:34PM
0.11
9:08AM
-0.03
9:14PM
0.08
9:46AM
-0.03
9:53PM
0.10
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--
Sunset-5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202021262922201921191917202017192021242219191920252824212017191919262930
Feels °C (?)181620262820201919181817201816171720211818191819242723201817181819252826

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Herolds Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Herolds Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Herolds Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Herolds 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 (Herolds 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 Herolds 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 Herolds Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Garden Route, consider staying in George which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Garden Route where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mossel Bay which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.

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