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Buffalo Bay Wildside surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 12 Feb 2026 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
24.2° C
 (Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Feb 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay Wildside in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 12th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 12th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 14th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
1
0
!
!
!
3
2
3
2
!
3
4
3
4
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SW
2
SW
2.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
3.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)1010131212141413131313121288161614141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12371283243115721111276048064421307523661385734429146897964375911421321947809
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
ESE
15
E
5
SSE
20
SW
25
WSW
15
SSW
15
SE
10
E
15
E
30
E
25
E
15
E
35
E
20
ENE
10
SE
20
ESE
5
NNE
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crossononcross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:08PM
1.17
1:55AM
1.18
1:56PM
1.31
2:27AM
1.34
2:30PM
1.46
2:56AM
1.50
3:00PM
1.59
3:23AM
1.65
3:29PM
1.69
3:50AM
1.78
3:58PM
1.77
4:18AM
1.88
4:27PM
1.80
4:47AM
1.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:46PM
0.62
7:54AM
0.65
8:20PM
0.47
8:29AM
0.50
8:47PM
0.32
8:59AM
0.36
9:13PM
0.19
9:28AM
0.23
9:39PM
0.08
9:57AM
0.12
10:06PM
-0.00
10:26AM
0.05
10:34PM
-0.04
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--
Sunset-7:23--7:22--7:22--7:21--7:20--7:19--7:17-
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
122-21152-------------
Temp. °C201919222119181918212219252622272824252621
Feels °C (?)201918232116141716181715222219262724252723
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Information about the Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf forecast

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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