Buffalo Bay Wildside surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 SAST
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Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Buffalo Bay Wildside sea temperature is
20.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buffalo Bay Wildside this week:

The surf forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay Wildside in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 18th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 20th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 20th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
4
!
!
3
2
!
!
2
!
0
0
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
2
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.8
SSW
4
ESE
3
ESE
2.5
ESE
3
E
3
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.4
ESE
2.2
SSW
1.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)1091011111110121515131289101011111189
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1249516541535407359291115835763753178096723521432118118141717778469676578
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
5
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
5
NNE
10
S
10
SSE
5
NE
15
SE
25
ESE
20
E
30
ESE
40
E
15
ENE
10
S
10
ESE
20
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
5
SSW
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
crossoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:12PM
1.51
2:42AM
1.43
2:48PM
1.56
3:15AM
1.50
3:21PM
1.60
3:48AM
1.54
3:54PM
1.62
4:20AM
1.57
4:25PM
1.63
4:53AM
1.59
4:57PM
1.61
5:26AM
1.59
5:29PM
1.57
6:01AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:34PM
0.33
8:39AM
0.41
9:06PM
0.27
9:14AM
0.36
9:38PM
0.22
9:47AM
0.32
10:09PM
0.19
10:20AM
0.31
10:40PM
0.18
10:53AM
0.32
11:11PM
0.18
11:28AM
0.34
11:44PM
0.20
12:05PM
0.37
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise--5:11--5:11--5:11--5:11--5:13--5:13--5:13
Sunset7:36--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:38--7:38--
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1-----------------24-
Temp. °C181820201821221922232025242226282324212020
Feels °C (?)141617171719201920201821192027292522202018
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The above surf forecast table for Buffalo Bay Wildside provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Buffalo Bay Wildside can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buffalo Bay Wildside 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 (Buffalo Bay Wildside) 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 Buffalo Bay Wildside 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 Garden Route? If you are looking for accommodation near Buffalo Bay Wildside, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Garden Route, consider staying in Knysna which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Garden Route where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Plettenberg Bay which is 36 km (22 miles) away, George, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.

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