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Bog Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 10 Jan 2026 SAST
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Bog Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bog Bay sea temperature is
24.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bog Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Bog Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bog Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 10th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 15th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 15th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
3
1
0
2
1
1
!
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
S
1.2
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1
S
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.9
ENE
0.7
SSW
1.5
E
1.6
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
E
2
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.2
SSW
3
SSW
2.2
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
Period(s) (?)1212111514776188888899798810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6683961532924001621762803183012954762773246235674071245612368520
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
N
15
ENE
20
ENE
5
N
30
ENE
30
NE
10
N
15
E
15
E
10
W
15
S
15
ENE
15
NNE
35
SSW
40
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		crossoncross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossononoffcrossoncrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:07AM
1.46
8:11PM
1.28
8:56AM
1.33
9:11PM
1.16
10:11AM
1.24
11:03PM
1.09
12:00PM
1.22
12:58AM
1.14
1:22PM
1.29
2:01AM
1.26
2:14PM
1.40
2:43AM
1.38
2:53PM
1.52
3:17AM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:17PM
0.61
2:22AM
0.56
3:14PM
0.71
3:22AM
0.69
4:46PM
0.77
5:05AM
0.76
6:38PM
0.72
6:53AM
0.72
7:48PM
0.61
7:57AM
0.61
8:32PM
0.48
8:41AM
0.49
9:06PM
0.36
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sunrise5:05--5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09--
Sunset-6:59--6:59--6:59--6:59--6:59--6:59--6:59-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242423262724282724272625262725262522212221
Feels °C (?)242427272926272524292729283128272119182021
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Information about the Bog Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bog Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bog Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bog 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 (Bog 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 Bog 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 KwaZulu-Natal North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Bog Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, consider staying in Ballitoville which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around KwaZulu-Natal North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Umhlanga which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Mount Edgecombe, Kwamashu and Stanger.

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