Buffels Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Cape Peninsula)
| Name: | Buffels Bay |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Buffels Bay in Cape Peninsula is a sheltered point break that has unreliable waves. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the west northwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. It very rarely gets crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Buffels Bay Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Buffels Bay surf quality by season and Buffels Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Buffels Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Buffels Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Platboom | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Black Rocks | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Extensions | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Underwater Point | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Dias Beach | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Buffels Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 3911 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5326 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5385 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5439 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5669 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Buffels Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 798 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2898 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 2946 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2955 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Leith Harbor, South Georgia | 2971 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Buffels Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 606 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 713 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4249 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4249 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4249 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Buffels Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Khayelitsa (South Africa) | 22 mi |
| Second closest city location | Cape Town (South Africa) | 27 mi |
| Third closest city location | Bellville (South Africa) | 30 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Sunset Beach (South Africa) | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Grabouw (South Africa) | 34 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Buffels Bay is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in South Africa, which is 41 km (25 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Buffels Bay is Oudtshoorn Airport (DUH), also in South Africa, 352 km (219 miles) away.
