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Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) Surf Forecast
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Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) this week:
The surf forecast for Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 192 | 149 | 309 | 238 | 443 | 446 | 301 | 276 | 343 | 277 | 304 | 281 | 307 | 662 | 563 | 694 | 584 | 396 | 476 | 466 | 350 | 171 | 100 | 73 | 517 | 601 | 148 | 199 | 194 | 150 | 113 | 92 | 92 | 164 | 292 | 778 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 3:18PM 1.57 | 3:32AM 1.77 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 9:16PM 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 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 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 33 | 36 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 31 | 34 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) 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 (Gonubie Reef (The Lefts)) 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 Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) 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.
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