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Arniston surf Forecast / Overberg / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 18 Apr 2024 SAST
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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 17.6°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.1 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.4 °C)
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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 17.6°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.1 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arniston this week:

The surf forecast for Arniston over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arniston in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 18th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 23rd Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 23rd Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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

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Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.6
S
2
S
1.9
S
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
1.1
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
2.1
E
2.5
E
3
ESE
3
ESE
2.5
E
2.2
ESE
2
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
E
1.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)141313121216141312121211109918161514131312128886789999101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2682251709469119336290146193298198948555157920031547114279465341127613534325734480086613621113792688574441328
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
10
SSE
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
5
SE
5
S
10
SSE
15
ENE
30
E
25
E
15
ENE
5
SW
10
SE
25
E
25
ENE
15
ESE
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
25
WSW
25
SW
5
SW
20
E
30
E
35
E
25
ENE
15
E
5
NNW
10
WSW
25
SW
15
W
5
NNE
15
S
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassononcross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:44PM
1.33
1:01AM
1.52
1:17PM
1.45
1:29AM
1.64
1:46PM
1.56
1:55AM
1.75
2:13PM
1.65
2:21AM
1.83
2:40PM
1.72
2:47AM
1.88
3:08PM
1.76
3:14AM
1.89
3:35PM
1.77
3:41AM
1.87
4:03PM
1.74
4:09AM
1.82
4:33PM
1.69
4:40AM
1.75
5:06PM
1.61
5:14AM
1.65
5:46PM
1.51
5:57AM
1.52
6:40PM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:53PM
0.57
7:24AM
0.49
7:23PM
0.46
7:50AM
0.37
7:49PM
0.37
8:14AM
0.27
8:14PM
0.30
8:38AM
0.19
8:40PM
0.25
9:03AM
0.14
9:06PM
0.23
9:28AM
0.12
9:32PM
0.24
9:54AM
0.14
10:00PM
0.27
10:22AM
0.18
10:29PM
0.33
10:54AM
0.26
11:03PM
0.42
11:31AM
0.36
11:44PM
0.53
12:18PM
0.47
12:42AM
0.64
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13--
Sunset-6:10--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:58-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------------------------1
Temp. °C181817171917181918171817191920182018192019181716161515161818181816161716
Feels °C (?)19171715171619181813141520192116191817161715131412109131518171414161615

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Fri night).

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

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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 12 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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