Bog Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 11 Apr 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
24.8° 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 11th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 14th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 14th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bog Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. 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 31mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
1.5
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.3
SSW
1.5
ENE
1.8
NE
1.3
NE
0.8
ENE
1.7
SSW
1.7
S
1.2
SE
1.6
ESE
1.4
E
1.5
ENE
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)1615141356121151557777767767
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)82113968612564464337421173161626126826611222917317699
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
15
S
10
W
20
NE
5
ESE
5
W
20
S
15
SSE
5
N
15
NE
25
NE
10
NW
10
NE
45
SSW
40
SW
30
SW
15
SSW
5
N
30
NE
35
NE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrossoffcross-
on
onoffcrosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
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
Sunrise6:11--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-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C302923262824242423262724303023192020242724
Feels °C (?)282726252725232425262624303021141720202422
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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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