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Buffels Bay surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buffels Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Buffels Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buffels Bay in the next 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffels Bay over the next 12 days.
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 714 | 933 | 732 | 459 | 367 | 396 | 199 | 140 | 96 | 97 | 1330 | 1826 | 1240 | 793 | 679 | 517 | 605 | 471 | 1172 | 829 | 595 | 432 | 295 | 459 | 410 | 676 | 521 | 493 | 458 | 342 | 322 | 205 | 137 | 96 | 76 | 146 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:26AM 1.34 | 1:45PM 1.27 | 1:54AM 1.42 | 2:14PM 1.34 | 2:21AM 1.49 | 2:42PM 1.40 | 2:48AM 1.53 | 3:09PM 1.43 | 3:15AM 1.54 | 3:38PM 1.44 | 3:44AM 1.52 | 4:07PM 1.42 | 4:13AM 1.48 | 4:38PM 1.37 | 4:45AM 1.42 | 5:12PM 1.31 | 5:21AM 1.34 | 5:54PM 1.24 | 6:05AM 1.25 | 6:49PM 1.16 | 7:06AM 1.15 | 8:08PM 1.12 | 8:39AM 1.08 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:47AM 0.30 | 7:48PM 0.31 | 8:13AM 0.21 | 8:15PM 0.25 | 8:39AM 0.15 | 8:42PM 0.21 | 9:05AM 0.11 | 9:09PM 0.20 | 9:32AM 0.10 | 9:37PM 0.20 | 9:59AM 0.11 | 10:05PM 0.23 | 10:28AM 0.15 | 10:36PM 0.27 | 11:00AM 0.21 | 11:10PM 0.34 | 11:38AM 0.28 | 11:53PM 0.42 | 12:26PM 0.37 | 12:51AM 0.51 | 1:32PM 0.45 | 2:22AM 0.57 | 3:05PM 0.49 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 |
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| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Thu night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Buffels Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Buffels Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Buffels Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buffels 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 (Buffels 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 Buffels 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 Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Buffels Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 43 km (27 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 49 km (30 miles) away, Grabouw, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.
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