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Buffalo Bay Wildside surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 15 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
23.4° C
 (Which is 1.7°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 Monday (Feb 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay Wildside in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 16th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 16th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 15th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
1
4
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.3
ESE
2.4
ESE
1.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.2
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
2.2
SSW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)131312128916151514131313131312129999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2366143565843660591790416342175155810061622834905791531455474422322222
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
30
ESE
20
ENE
10
ESE
20
ESE
5
WNW
20
WNW
5
WSW
10
NW
10
SW
10
SE
5
ENE
10
SE
20
E
10
ENE
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrossoncrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:58PM
1.79
5:17AM
1.93
5:29PM
1.74
5:49AM
1.88
6:03PM
1.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:57AM
0.02
11:02PM
-0.03
11:28AM
0.04
11:33PM
0.03
12:02PM
0.11
12:05AM
0.13
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-7:21--7:20--7:19--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:14-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------2----22
Temp. °C212219262825242322242422272825252522212020
Feels °C (?)181715252626232524252423262824252523222120
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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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