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Groenvlei surf Forecast / Garden Route / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 18 Apr 2024 SAST
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Groenvlei surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Groenvlei sea temperature is 16.1°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 19.0 °C max: 20.6 °C min: 17.4 °C)
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Groenvlei surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Groenvlei sea temperature is 16.1°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 19.0 °C max: 20.6 °C min: 17.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Groenvlei this week:

The surf forecast for Groenvlei over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Groenvlei in the next 12 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 23rd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 23rd Apr)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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

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Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SW
1.3
S
2.4
S
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.4
SSE
2.5
ESE
3
E
2.5
E
2.3
ESE
2.4
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.6
E
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)15141312121115141313121210109181615141413121211888878999101014
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)424529437272232217535666572512240272174182237111130462560193914401041599514170370513360243728131011718701001710499301
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
5
S
5
E
10
SE
5
SE
10
WNW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
NE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
W
15
WSW
5
SW
5
ENE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
NW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
NW
10
SE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
W
5
NW
10
WSW
5
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
glassononcross-
off
crossglasscrossoncross-
on
glasscross-
off
glasscrossononoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offononcross-
on
ononglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:11PM
1.26
1:29AM
1.44
1:44PM
1.38
1:57AM
1.56
2:12PM
1.48
2:23AM
1.67
2:39PM
1.57
2:49AM
1.75
3:06PM
1.64
3:14AM
1.81
3:32PM
1.68
3:40AM
1.82
3:59PM
1.69
4:07AM
1.81
4:26PM
1.67
4:35AM
1.76
4:55PM
1.62
5:04AM
1.69
5:28PM
1.55
5:38AM
1.59
6:06PM
1.45
6:19AM
1.47
6:57PM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:17PM
0.54
7:49AM
0.48
7:47PM
0.43
8:14AM
0.36
8:13PM
0.34
8:39AM
0.26
8:38PM
0.26
9:03AM
0.17
9:04PM
0.21
9:28AM
0.12
9:30PM
0.18
9:53AM
0.10
9:57PM
0.18
10:20AM
0.11
10:24PM
0.21
10:48AM
0.16
10:54PM
0.27
11:19AM
0.23
11:26PM
0.35
11:55AM
0.33
12:06AM
0.46
12:40PM
0.44
1:01AM
0.58
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--
Sunset-6:00--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------------------------4
Temp. °C191817222219191816212219202019232420181917191817181715212120211916161716
Feels °C (?)191918222120191817202119192021232321191917171616161313201919201816151715

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Groenvlei Surf forecast

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

Groenvlei is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Knysna. If you plan a holiday in Garden Route, look for hotels and other accommodation in Knysna. Knysna has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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