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Herolds Bay surf Forecast / Garden Route / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 26 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 26 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 26 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 Friday (Apr 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 26th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
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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Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SSE
0.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
3
E
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
1
S
0.9
S
1
S
0.7
SSE
0.6
E
0.6
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.4
S
0.4
E
0.9
WSW
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.1
S
0.1
S
Period(s) (?)81916168141588810101514131211101010971213131211869109891211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)5633831799162911308999621951138668731062502722131912001642006739113253158983719514147146632
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
30
ESE
5
N
5
NNW
35
NE
5
WSW
5
SSE
15
ESE
5
ESE
5
ESE
15
ESE
5
NW
5
SSE
15
ESE
5
ENE
5
SSE
5
E
5
N
10
NNE
15
N
10
W
10
SSW
10
ESE
0
SSE
15
SSW
5
E
5
S
0
NNW
5
WSW
5
ESE
15
S
0
SSW
5
N
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
off
crossoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
glassonglassglassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:55PM
1.67
5:04AM
1.74
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:53PM
0.28
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
Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11
Sunset5:53--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:43--
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Rain (mm)
------22----------------------------
Temp. °C191719202124292120191818191719181722222331362219191721181825311720181716
Feels °C (?)151416162024272020181818181818161622212228321918191820181826301618151613

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). 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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