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Bonza Bay Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /
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Bonza Bay surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 17 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
21.3° C
(Which is 1.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bonza Bay in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonza Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | |
308 | 192 | 311 | 330 | 174 | 137 | 137 | 150 | 273 | 223 | 181 | 161 | 101 | 199 | 199 | 144 | 101 | 107 | 72 | 149 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:06PM2.05m | 4:22AM2.17m | 4:50PM2.03m | 5:05AM2.08m | 5:36PM1.97m | 5:50AM1.94m | 6:26PM1.88m | 6:41AM1.79m | 7:24PM1.78m | 7:41AM1.64m | 8:35PM1.71m | 9:00AM1.52m | 9:59PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:56AM0.36m | 10:06PM0.45m | 10:36AM0.39m | 10:50PM0.51m | 11:17AM0.46m | 11:36PM0.61m | 12:01PM0.56m | 00:28AM0.73m | 12:50PM0.69m | 1:29AM0.86m | 1:49PM0.81m | 2:51AM0.96m | 3:04PM0.90m | 4:31AM0.98m | |||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | S 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 |
 kJ | 308 | 185 | 311 | 330 | 174 | 119 | 137 | 150 | 273 | 223 | 181 | 161 | 67 | 23 | 199 | 144 | 99 | 107 | 72 | 149 | 106 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 6 | S 9 | ESE 13 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 18 | 33 | 54 | 59 | 46 | 33 | 75 | 139 | 138 | 96 | 57 | 41 | 25 | 57 | 73 | 81 | 71 | 71 | 61 | 81 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SSE 14 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | SSE 12 | E 10 | ESE 11 | SSW 14 | ESE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 13 | 192 | 4 | 18 | 33 | 137 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 51 | 81 | 66 | 43 | 18 | 55 | 78 | 101 | 93 | 42 | 16 | 65 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 9 | E 6 | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | — |
| kJ | 32 | 77 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59 | 101 | 199 | — | 9 | 20 | — | 8 | 30 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 52 | 0 | 468 | 455 | 0 | 239 | 237 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
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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 16 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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