Bonza Bay surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 12 Feb 2026 SAST
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Bonza Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bonza Bay sea temperature is
23.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)


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 Friday (Feb 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bonza Bay in the next 12 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 13th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 15th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 14th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
2
1
1
0
3
3
1
3
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.4
SSW
1.4
S
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.3
S
2.3
S
2
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.4
E
1.7
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
2
E
1.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)81610131316141413131313121212678131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)621003943903216458742155176613491077822565240186158255399100313761019
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
20
ESE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
NE
30
WSW
35
SW
30
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
ESE
10
NNE
25
ENE
30
ENE
15
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:59PM
1.40
1:58AM
1.43
1:57PM
1.52
2:33AM
1.58
2:33PM
1.66
3:01AM
1.73
3:05PM
1.78
3:28AM
1.87
3:34PM
1.89
3:55AM
1.99
4:03PM
1.98
4:22AM
2.08
4:33PM
2.02
4:52AM
2.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:34PM
0.91
7:51AM
0.95
8:15PM
0.77
8:31AM
0.81
8:46PM
0.63
9:02AM
0.67
9:15PM
0.50
9:31AM
0.54
9:42PM
0.40
10:01AM
0.43
10:10PM
0.32
10:30AM
0.36
10:38PM
0.28
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:45--5:46--
Sunset-7:01--7:01--7:00--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:57-
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1112-294104------------
Temp. °C242423262522192019192120222323242423252624
Feels °C (?)252424282522141515181818181919202020212322
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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.

Bonza Bay is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of East London. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in East London. East London has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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