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Bog Bay Surf Forecast
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Bog Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 SAST
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 Friday (May 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 8AM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 3rd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bog Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 369 | 485 | 882 | 1304 | 2559 | 1989 | 1207 | 543 | 438 | 173 | 103 | 156 | 314 | 205 | 165 | 136 | 64 | 196 | 329 | 871 | 860 | 1029 | 1117 | 970 | 703 | 541 | 452 | 361 | 251 | 275 | 318 | 281 | 318 | 226 | 171 | 183 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:17AM 1.57 | 6:46PM 1.48 | 7:01AM 1.37 | 7:47PM 1.31 | 8:06AM 1.20 | 9:35PM 1.21 | 10:17AM 1.11 | 11:41PM 1.26 | 12:09PM 1.18 | 12:48AM 1.38 | 1:06PM 1.30 | 1:28AM 1.51 | 1:45PM 1.42 | 2:00AM 1.61 | 2:16PM 1.52 | 2:29AM 1.69 | 2:45PM 1.60 | 2:56AM 1.75 | 3:13PM 1.66 | 3:23AM 1.78 | 3:40PM 1.69 | 3:50AM 1.78 | 4:08PM 1.69 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:06AM 0.31 | 12:28PM 0.35 | 12:52AM 0.51 | 1:17PM 0.52 | 1:57AM 0.70 | 2:33PM 0.67 | 4:01AM 0.80 | 4:40PM 0.71 | 6:10AM 0.74 | 6:15PM 0.63 | 7:08AM 0.61 | 7:06PM 0.52 | 7:44AM 0.48 | 7:43PM 0.42 | 8:13AM 0.37 | 8:14PM 0.34 | 8:40AM 0.27 | 8:43PM 0.27 | 9:07AM 0.20 | 9:11PM 0.22 | 9:33AM 0.16 | 9:40PM 0.19 | 10:00AM 0.15 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 |
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Rain (mm) | 8 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 7 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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