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Bonza Bay Surf Forecast
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Bonza Bay surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 14 Jul 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bonza Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Bonza Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bonza Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 20) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 18th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonza Bay over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 513 | 444 | 395 | 356 | 705 | 1037 | 660 | 584 | 658 | 774 | 10039 | 10939 | 2122 | 1116 | 1084 | 543 | 812 | 694 | 559 | 397 | 607 | 1181 | 958 | 1061 | 1490 | 1748 | 1159 | 677 | 438 | 503 | 447 | 654 | 411 | 1381 | 1649 | 1596 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:22AM 1.85 | 6:52PM 1.95 | 7:04AM 1.77 | 7:38PM 1.89 | 7:53AM 1.67 | 8:33PM 1.81 | 8:54AM 1.56 | 9:41PM 1.73 | 10:15AM 1.49 | 11:04PM 1.69 | 11:51AM 1.50 | 12:28AM 1.71 | 1:12PM 1.58 | 1:37AM 1.78 | 2:14PM 1.71 | 2:32AM 1.85 | 3:03PM 1.83 | 3:18AM 1.91 | 3:46PM 1.93 | 3:58AM 1.94 | 4:24PM 2.00 | 4:35AM 1.95 | 5:01PM 2.03 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:18AM 0.59 | 12:28PM 0.51 | 1:01AM 0.64 | 1:09PM 0.58 | 1:50AM 0.72 | 1:56PM 0.67 | 2:50AM 0.81 | 2:54PM 0.77 | 4:07AM 0.87 | 4:14PM 0.85 | 5:41AM 0.87 | 5:51PM 0.86 | 7:03AM 0.79 | 7:14PM 0.80 | 8:04AM 0.69 | 8:17PM 0.71 | 8:51AM 0.58 | 9:07PM 0.62 | 9:31AM 0.50 | 9:50PM 0.55 | 10:06AM 0.44 | 10:28PM 0.52 | 10:40AM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 15 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 28 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 24 | 26 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, strong winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Bonza Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bonza Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bonza Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bonza 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 (Bonza 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 Bonza 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.
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