Bog Bay Surf Forecast

/ KZN North (23 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (29.60° S 31.17° E)

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Bog Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 21 Aug 2025 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 19.9° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average 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 Thursday (Aug 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bog Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 11PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8PM (Thu 21st Aug)	4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf	11AM (Sun 24th Aug)	8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful	11AM (Sun 24th Aug)	8ft (2.5m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.
	Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	2	2	5	2	1	0	2	3	0	0	2	0	1	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	S	E	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	ENE	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S
Period(s) (?)	9	7	9	12	12	11	13	12	14	16	15	14	12	7	14	13	13	12	12	11	11
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	207	346	270	432	283	174	428	289	311	3347	2360	1123	559	744	568	402	643	511	399	365	262
Wind (km/h)	S	S	NNE	ENE	NE	WSW	ENE	ESE	SW	ESE	ENE	NNE	NE	SE	WSW	ENE	ENE	NNE	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	glass	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross- on	glass	cross- off	glass	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		3:05PM 1.65	3:16AM 1.69		3:39PM 1.79	3:48AM 1.78		4:09PM 1.88	4:17AM 1.83		4:37PM 1.93	4:44AM 1.84		5:03PM 1.92		5:10AM 1.81	5:28PM 1.88		5:35AM 1.75	5:53PM 1.79
Low Tide / height (m)	8:51AM 0.29		9:10PM 0.29	9:24AM 0.15		9:43PM 0.18	9:54AM 0.06		10:13PM 0.12	10:22AM 0.01		10:41PM 0.10	10:49AM 0.00		11:08PM 0.11	11:14AM 0.04		11:33PM 0.15	11:39AM 0.11		11:58PM 0.23

	Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27
Sunrise	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:16	-	-
Sunset	-	5:34	-	-	5:34	-	-	5:35	-	-	5:36	-	-	5:36	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	21	21	19	20	21	19	21	22	19	18	19	18	21	22	19	20	20	19	22	21	20
Feels °C (?)	17	18	19	18	19	21	20	20	18	17	17	16	19	20	16	19	17	17	18	18	19

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for KZN North

Wind Update Still cross-shore at Bog Bay (moderate winds from the S at Durban Shaka Airport 5 km from Bog Bay). 1.3m 4s local chop from the SSW with a 1.0m 9s swell from the E and a 0.5m 13s groundswell from the SSW as well as a 0.4m 5s windswell from the ENE. 4 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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.