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Herolds Bay surf Forecast / Garden Route / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 28 Mar 2024 SAST
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Herolds Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Herolds Bay sea temperature is 20.9°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.6 °C max: 21.5 °C min: 17.9 °C)
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Herolds Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Herolds Bay sea temperature is 20.9°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.6 °C max: 21.5 °C min: 17.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Herolds Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Herolds Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herolds Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Apr 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 28th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herolds Bay over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.8
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.5
E
1.1
SE
1.3
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.3
ESE
1
E
0.7
E
0.5
E
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
S
2
S
1.7
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSW
0.8
E
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.7
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.2
E
1.1
SW
1
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)101516101096789910101112111110109816714131211117888671010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1304456541252104385154621484289186100552483153113678345062119438770182312818784753232654412661908488561955
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
SE
5
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
5
NE
10
SE
15
ESE
5
N
20
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
15
WNW
10
SSW
15
SE
10
ENE
15
ESE
20
ESE
5
NE
5
SE
10
ESE
5
NNW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
SW
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
10
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
glassglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:12PM
1.70
5:23AM
1.78
5:38PM
1.61
5:50AM
1.67
6:08PM
1.49
6:22AM
1.54
6:47PM
1.35
7:08AM
1.38
7:54PM
1.20
8:39AM
1.23
10:32PM
1.17
11:21AM
1.25
12:21AM
1.35
12:44PM
1.42
1:15AM
1.60
1:36PM
1.62
1:58AM
1.83
2:18PM
1.78
2:36AM
2.02
2:58PM
1.90
3:13AM
2.14
3:35PM
1.95
3:50AM
2.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:08AM
0.16
11:11PM
0.22
11:34AM
0.24
11:37PM
0.32
12:03PM
0.34
12:08AM
0.44
12:40PM
0.48
12:48AM
0.59
1:38PM
0.63
2:03AM
0.74
3:39PM
0.72
4:50AM
0.77
5:53PM
0.62
6:36AM
0.58
6:59PM
0.43
7:32AM
0.35
7:44PM
0.24
8:15AM
0.14
8:24PM
0.08
8:55AM
-0.03
9:01PM
-0.03
9:32AM
-0.12
9:38PM
-0.07
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:48--
Sunset-6:30--6:29--6:27--6:25--6:23--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:19--6:17--6:16--6:15-
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Rain (mm)
--1--------3-----------------------1
Temp. °C202019191918222224242220191918201917202121252426252221202018212119212119
Feels °C (?)202019171616222224222018121213181717181821242325232121212018201918201816

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon).

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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 12 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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