Secret spot?We can hide it! Herolds Bay Surf Forecast / Garden Route / South Africa6 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 20 May 2013 SASTHerolds Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots. |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
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| Period (s) (?) | 15 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 11 | - | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | ||||||
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| Energy (?) | 1634 | 14 | 29 | 33 | 40 | 22 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 43 | 40 | 39 | 134 | 123 | 116 | 210 | ||||||
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Wind (km/h) |
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15 |
10 |
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20 |
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| Wind State (?) | glass | on | cross- on |
cross | cross- on |
cross- off |
off | on | cross- on |
on | on | cross | cross- on |
cross- on |
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High Tide / height (m) |
11:52AM 1.45 |
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12:18AM 1.71 |
12:51PM 1.58 |
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1:10AM 1.86 |
1:41PM 1.73 |
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1:56AM 1.99 |
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2:26PM 1.86 |
2:41AM 2.09 |
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3:10PM 1.96 |
3:25AM 2.15 |
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3:54PM 2.02 |
4:09AM 2.14 |
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Low Tide / height (m) |
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5:57PM 0.63 |
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6:48AM 0.51 |
6:52PM 0.51 |
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7:35AM 0.36 |
7:40PM 0.39 |
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8:17AM 0.23 |
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8:25PM 0.28 |
8:59AM 0.13 |
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9:09PM 0.22 |
9:40AM 0.08 |
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9:52PM 0.19 |
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Note: the tide data above is for Mosselbaai, South Africa which is 24 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Herolds Bay. New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph
Key to wind character - offshore winds at Herolds Bay blow from the NNW
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Today's Herolds Bay sea temperature is 16.8 °C (Statistics for 20 May 1981-2005 - mean: 18.1 max: 19.2 min: 15.9 °C) |
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| Days 0-3 Weather Summary: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm air temperatures (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm air temperatures (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | some clouds | rain shwrs | ||||||
| Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 6 | ||||||
| High °C | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 19 | ||||||
| Low °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 16 | ||||||
| Chill °C (?) | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 19 | ||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | ||||||
| Sunset | - | 17:34 | - | - | 17:32 | - | - | 17:32 | - | - | 17:31 | - | - | 17:31 | - | - | 17:30 | - | ||||||
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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 6 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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