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Bay of Plenty surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 26 Apr 2024 SAST
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Bay of Plenty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is 23.2°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.4 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.1 °C)
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Bay of Plenty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is 23.2°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.4 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bay of Plenty this week:

The surf forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Plenty in the next 12 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 26th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 30th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 26th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.4
SSE
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.5
SSW
1.3
ENE
1
E
1.4
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.9
NE
0.4
S
0.9
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1
S
1.4
ENE
1.7
ENE
2.4
ENE
3
NE
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
Period(s) (?)1276788165777721191716151312121111116778888999988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)18422214818320516914678851762373621415626944884224883474134112792381512786101052367235205257257257151143140
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
30
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
10
SE
10
NNW
25
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
20
NE
10
N
10
SSE
5
NNE
10
NW
30
SSW
25
SSW
10
SSW
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
35
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
40
NE
30
SW
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NNW
20
NE
20
NE
10
N
30
SSW
15
S
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:59PM
1.83
5:12AM
1.86
5:30PM
1.76
5:42AM
1.75
6:05PM
1.66
6:18AM
1.62
6:50PM
1.55
7:07AM
1.46
8:00PM
1.43
8:32AM
1.33
9:58PM
1.39
10:48AM
1.32
11:46PM
1.50
12:19PM
1.45
12:50AM
1.67
1:15PM
1.62
1:38AM
1.84
2:00PM
1.78
2:19AM
1.97
2:39PM
1.89
2:57AM
2.05
3:17PM
1.96
3:34AM
2.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:54AM
0.29
11:02PM
0.35
11:22AM
0.36
11:34PM
0.44
11:55AM
0.46
12:11AM
0.57
12:33PM
0.57
12:59AM
0.71
1:28PM
0.70
2:21AM
0.84
3:05PM
0.80
4:37AM
0.85
5:08PM
0.76
6:14AM
0.71
6:27PM
0.61
7:11AM
0.53
7:21PM
0.45
7:54AM
0.37
8:05PM
0.31
8:34AM
0.24
8:44PM
0.21
9:11AM
0.16
9:22PM
0.16
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:17--5:16--5:15--5:15-
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Rain (mm)
--61----------------1---------------
Temp. °C222321212121212220212422272623242423232322232422242623242322272724232321
Feels °C (?)201920192021171717172020262623222222242222202018202120242324252523202023

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

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Information about the Bay of Plenty Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bay of Plenty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bay of Plenty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bay of Plenty 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 (Bay of Plenty) 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 Bay of Plenty 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 Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Bay of Plenty, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

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