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Arniston surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Arniston surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arniston sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arniston this week:
The surf forecast for Arniston over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arniston in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 5th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 5th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 7th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arniston over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri morning, near gales from the WNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | |
169 | 1452 | 1815 | 3981 | 4826 | 5722 | 5172 | 4552 | 3798 | 2281 | 2149 | 2600 | 2088 | 1525 | 1007 | 644 | 1293 | 1110 | 1366 | 1384 | 1237 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 5:11PM1.54m | 5:16AM1.53m | 5:47PM1.45m | 5:51AM1.42m | 6:33PM1.36m | 6:37AM1.31m | 7:37PM1.30m | 7:50AM1.23m | 9:06PM1.30m | 9:33AM1.21m | 10:28PM1.39m | 10:58AM1.29m | 11:27PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:56AM0.35m | 11:08PM0.51m | 11:29AM0.45m | 11:44PM0.61m | 12:08PM0.54m | 00:32AM0.71m | 1:00PM0.62m | 1:46AM0.78m | 2:16PM0.67m | 3:28AM0.77m | 3:44PM0.66m | 4:54AM0.66m | 4:58PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
— | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 12 | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 169 | 1452 | 1815 | 104 | 130 | 5722 | 5172 | 4552 | 3798 | 2281 | 2149 | 2600 | 2088 | 1525 | 1007 | 644 | 1293 | 1110 | 1366 | 1384 | 1237 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | WSW 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 128 | 57 | 36 | 35 | 49 | 61 | 107 | 99 | 82 | 159 | 411 | 301 | 251 | 248 | 114 | 411 | 205 | 347 | 27 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 18 | WSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SW 15 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 15 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 31 | 66 | — | — | 12 | 125 | 38 | 155 | 371 | 229 | 257 | 421 | — | 59 | 231 | 21 | 58 | 16 | 17 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3981 | 4826 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | 61 | 58 | 21 | 36 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 168 | 76 | 306 | 754 | 81 | 93 | 107 | 65 | 65 | 144 | 76 | 65 | 103 | 208 | 244 | 733 | 115 | 113 | 879 | 161 |
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Information about the Arniston Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Arniston provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arniston can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arniston 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 (Arniston) 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 Arniston 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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