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Bay of Plenty surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 SAST
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Bay of Plenty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is 23.2°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.5 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.1 °C)
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Bay of Plenty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is 23.2°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.5 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bay of Plenty this week:

The surf forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Plenty in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 24th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 24th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 24th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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

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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
1.5
S
1.1
S
1.3
S
1.3
SSE
1
S
1
ESE
1.4
E
2.1
NE
2.2
NE
1.4
ENE
1.2
E
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
SSW
1.2
S
0.8
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.4
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)16161514131312668887677781918161512121111117812121313131214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1667125772354542732423217886191229137117163393476199168343384321291196232199189146144128244437212555046366
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
20
NE
0
NNE
15
SSW
15
S
15
SW
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
10
SSE
5
ENE
10
N
35
NE
30
NE
10
N
15
ENE
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
SSE
5
SE
10
NNW
15
NE
20
NE
15
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
5
WSW
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
N
20
NE
15
NNE
20
SW
15
S
10
E
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:04PM
1.89
4:17AM
1.99
4:31PM
1.88
4:44AM
1.94
4:59PM
1.83
5:12AM
1.86
5:30PM
1.76
5:42AM
1.75
6:05PM
1.66
6:18AM
1.62
6:50PM
1.55
7:07AM
1.46
8:00PM
1.43
8:32AM
1.33
9:58PM
1.39
10:48AM
1.32
11:46PM
1.50
12:19PM
1.45
12:50AM
1.67
1:15PM
1.62
1:38AM
1.84
2:00PM
1.78
2:19AM
1.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:01AM
0.24
10:07PM
0.25
10:27AM
0.25
10:34PM
0.28
10:54AM
0.29
11:02PM
0.35
11:22AM
0.36
11:34PM
0.44
11:55AM
0.46
12:11AM
0.57
12:33PM
0.57
12:59AM
0.71
1:28PM
0.70
2:21AM
0.84
3:05PM
0.80
4:37AM
0.85
5:08PM
0.76
6:14AM
0.71
6:27PM
0.61
7:11AM
0.53
7:21PM
0.45
7:54AM
0.37
8:05PM
0.31
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:17--5:16-
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Rain (mm)
---1----51--------------------------
Temp. °C242322222322222221212120212321222423232421242523222322222221272926222221
Feels °C (?)242224242323191820202119141817212325232523232525202121222123252826222323

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sun morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Bay of Plenty Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bay of Plenty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bay of Plenty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bay of Plenty 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 (Bay of Plenty) 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 Bay of Plenty 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 Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Bay of Plenty, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

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