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Bog Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bog Bay in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bog Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 82 | 113 | 96 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 57 | 43 | 40 | 42 | 320 | 189 | 154 | 68 | 452 | 340 | 245 | 79 | 59 | 139 | 503 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:09AM 1.08 | 12:35AM 1.19 | 12:49PM 1.23 | 1:21AM 1.39 | 1:33PM 1.41 | 1:54AM 1.60 | 2:08PM 1.57 | 2:25AM 1.79 | 2:40PM 1.72 | 2:57AM 1.94 | 3:13PM 1.83 | 3:29AM 2.04 | 3:46PM 1.89 | 4:02AM 2.07 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:50PM 0.76 | 6:45AM 0.75 | 6:58PM 0.60 | 7:30AM 0.55 | 7:36PM 0.42 | 8:04AM 0.36 | 8:09PM 0.26 | 8:36AM 0.19 | 8:41PM 0.11 | 9:08AM 0.05 | 9:14PM -0.00 | 9:40AM -0.04 | 9:47PM -0.06 | ||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 26 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 25 |
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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 16 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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