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Thompsons Bay surf Forecast / KZN North / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 18 May 2024 SAST
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Thompsons Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thompsons Bay sea temperature is 23.5°C (Statistics for 18 May 1981-2005 - mean: 23.7 °C max: 24.7 °C min: 22.9 °C)
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Thompsons Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thompsons Bay sea temperature is 23.5°C (Statistics for 18 May 1981-2005 - mean: 23.7 °C max: 24.7 °C min: 22.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thompsons Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Thompsons Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thompsons Bay in the next 12 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 18th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 18th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 18th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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

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Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
1.4
ENE
2
NE
1.3
ENE
2.1
ENE
2
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.6
ENE
1.5
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.6
SSW
0.9
E
1
E
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
S
2.1
S
2.2
S
2
S
1.7
S
Period(s) (?)15131211111111777788899999991499151413191716151817181715
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1641794538416282233191180357167408463504290257287409347230202194163141168240269257103812307635435322618300723471344
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
SE
5
NW
15
ENE
25
NE
15
N
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
5
E
15
SSW
5
WNW
15
ENE
20
NE
5
NNW
10
SSE
0
SE
5
WNW
20
NE
25
NE
10
SW
30
SSW
15
SSW
15
W
10
E
10
ENE
10
NNW
15
ENE
25
NE
10
N
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onoffcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffcrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:57PM
1.29
1:19AM
1.49
1:36PM
1.40
1:52AM
1.60
2:10PM
1.50
2:22AM
1.68
2:41PM
1.59
2:53AM
1.75
3:12PM
1.65
3:23AM
1.79
3:43PM
1.68
3:55AM
1.80
4:15PM
1.69
4:27AM
1.78
4:49PM
1.67
5:02AM
1.73
5:27PM
1.63
5:40AM
1.65
6:10PM
1.56
6:24AM
1.55
7:01PM
1.49
7:16AM
1.44
8:06PM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:56PM
0.54
7:34AM
0.49
7:33PM
0.44
8:05AM
0.37
8:07PM
0.35
8:35AM
0.27
8:39PM
0.27
9:05AM
0.20
9:11PM
0.22
9:35AM
0.15
9:43PM
0.19
10:07AM
0.14
10:16PM
0.19
10:40AM
0.15
10:51PM
0.23
11:16AM
0.19
11:29PM
0.30
11:55AM
0.26
12:13AM
0.39
12:41PM
0.35
1:07AM
0.50
1:36PM
0.44
2:18AM
0.60
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Sunrise6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--
Sunset-5:07--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:06--5:06--5:06--5:05--5:05--5:05--5:04--5:04-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222221222321252823242621212222232320202120232320232322222220222320222623
Feels °C (?)212123212120242522212319212123222119202121212019202122222121212119202321

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Thompsons Bay Surf forecast

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

Thompsons Bay is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Ballitoville. If you plan a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballitoville. Ballitoville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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