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Barbel Point Surf Forecast
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Barbel Point surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 04 Jun 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barbel Point this week:
The surf forecast for Barbel Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 10ft and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1ft and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barbel Point in the next 12 days are 23ft 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7ft 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 4th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 10th Jun) | 21ft (6.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 10th Jun) | 23ft (7.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barbel Point over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 2426 | 3124 | 955 | 442 | 326 | 157 | 232 | 154 | 91 | 155 | 146 | 378 | 397 | 243 | 92 | 523 | 749 | 356 | 4746 | 15176 | 8205 | 9332 | 8002 | 3737 | 1901 | 1214 | 698 | 348 | 243 | 431 | 241 | 238 | 857 | 904 | 722 | 350 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 10:44AM 3.35 | 11:29PM 3.97 | 11:58AM 3.45 | 12:24AM 4.1 | 12:54PM 3.67 | 1:09AM 4.3 | 1:38PM 3.9 | 1:48AM 4.46 | 2:16PM 4.13 | 2:24AM 4.63 | 2:51PM 4.3 | 2:59AM 4.76 | 3:25PM 4.46 | 3:33AM 4.82 | 3:59PM 4.56 | 4:07AM 4.86 | 4:33PM 4.63 | 4:41AM 4.86 | 5:09PM 4.63 | 5:15AM 4.76 | 5:46PM 4.59 | 5:52AM 4.63 | 6:27PM 4.56 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 4:42PM 1.8 | 5:58AM 1.87 | 5:50PM 1.77 | 6:50AM 1.61 | 6:44PM 1.64 | 7:31AM 1.38 | 7:29PM 1.44 | 8:07AM 1.12 | 8:09PM 1.28 | 8:41AM 0.92 | 8:46PM 1.12 | 9:15AM 0.79 | 9:21PM 0.98 | 9:48AM 0.66 | 9:56PM 0.92 | 10:21AM 0.62 | 10:31PM 0.92 | 10:56AM 0.59 | 11:07PM 0.98 | 11:31AM 0.66 | 11:47PM 1.08 | 12:09PM 0.72 | 12:30AM 1.21 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 64 | 64 | 59 | 63 | 68 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 63 | 79 | 72 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 66 | 64 | 66 | 63 |
| Feels °F (?) | 50 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 57 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 73 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 54 | 61 | 57 | 54 | 41 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 64 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 61 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 70°F on Thu night, min 55°F on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 2.4in), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 79°F on Sat morning, min 59°F on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.3in), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 63°F on Tue night, min 57°F on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Tue morning, light winds from the E by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 70°F on Sat morning, min 57°F on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Barbel Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barbel Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Barbel Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barbel Point 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 (Barbel Point) 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 Barbel Point 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.
Barbel Point is 46 km (29 miles) from the city of Butterworth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Butterworth. Butterworth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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