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Yellowsands Beach surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 25 Apr 2024 SAST
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Yellowsands Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Yellowsands Beach sea temperature is 19.2°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 22.9 °C max: 24.1 °C min: 21.8 °C)
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Yellowsands Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Yellowsands Beach sea temperature is 19.2°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 22.9 °C max: 24.1 °C min: 21.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yellowsands Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Yellowsands Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yellowsands Beach in the next 12 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 25th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 1st May)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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

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Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
1.4
S
1.4
SSE
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.8
E
1.5
E
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.5
S
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.2
SSE
2
E
2.4
ENE
1.1
SSE
2
ENE
3
ENE
3
ENE
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)1212111188181614881414211817141312121111111189139999109121112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)423411192191264232443446301367309336273223871913122986269061744872153333748488745165112891347388361251368167184
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
W
15
SW
15
SE
10
ESE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
25
NE
10
NNE
10
N
10
E
10
W
15
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
SSW
10
N
25
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
N
10
NNE
15
NE
10
N
20
SW
15
ENE
5
N
0
NNE
5
ESE
15
W
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossonoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncrossglassglassoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:31PM
1.51
4:40AM
1.60
4:59PM
1.47
5:09AM
1.54
5:29PM
1.40
5:41AM
1.45
6:05PM
1.31
6:19AM
1.34
6:53PM
1.20
7:10AM
1.21
8:07PM
1.11
8:38AM
1.09
10:08PM
1.11
10:47AM
1.08
11:47PM
1.24
12:16PM
1.18
12:48AM
1.41
1:13PM
1.31
1:35AM
1.57
1:59PM
1.43
2:16AM
1.70
2:40PM
1.52
2:55AM
1.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:29PM
0.14
10:52AM
0.12
10:58PM
0.19
11:22AM
0.18
11:29PM
0.27
11:57AM
0.27
12:06AM
0.38
12:39PM
0.38
12:56AM
0.50
1:40PM
0.49
2:18AM
0.61
3:17PM
0.55
4:31AM
0.62
5:06PM
0.51
6:11AM
0.49
6:20PM
0.39
7:10AM
0.33
7:13PM
0.27
7:55AM
0.17
7:57PM
0.15
8:35AM
0.06
8:37PM
0.07
9:13AM
-0.01
Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45
Sunset5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--
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Rain (mm)
--143--------1-----41----------1---1
Temp. °C231920212021212023262129302124241921221821221925272130332525262125242019
Feels °C (?)211919211919181720232028312222221616181918181623262028312322252226251917

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Yellowsands Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Yellowsands Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Yellowsands Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Yellowsands Beach 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 (Yellowsands Beach) 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 Yellowsands Beach 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 Eastern Cape - Wild Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Yellowsands Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, consider staying in East London which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape - Wild Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Butterworth which is 58 km (36 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.

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