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Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast / Garden Route / South Africa

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 Wednesday (Oct 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 06) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 08) at 11PM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 4th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 6th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 6th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next 12 days.
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 732 | 761 | 833 | 793 | 442 | 578 | 1341 | 1207 | 581 | 816 | 785 | 571 | 441 | 486 | 1051 | 1053 | 819 | 581 | 366 | 268 | 540 | 346 | 272 | 202 | 209 | 238 | 473 | 306 | 273 | 195 | 126 | 142 | 639 | 723 | 512 | 418 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:23PM 1.44 | 6:45AM 1.28 | 6:59PM 1.24 | 7:36AM 1.11 | 8:06PM 1.06 | 10:35AM 1.02 | 11:42PM 1.04 | 12:40PM 1.15 | 12:55AM 1.17 | 1:19PM 1.30 | 1:30AM 1.30 | 1:47PM 1.45 | 1:58AM 1.43 | 2:12PM 1.59 | 2:24AM 1.53 | 2:37PM 1.70 | 2:50AM 1.62 | 3:01PM 1.78 | 3:15AM 1.68 | 3:26PM 1.84 | 3:41AM 1.71 | 3:51PM 1.85 | 4:08AM 1.71 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:09PM 0.41 | 12:35AM 0.47 | 12:45PM 0.59 | 1:16AM 0.65 | 1:39PM 0.77 | 2:55AM 0.79 | 5:33PM 0.83 | 6:17AM 0.73 | 7:03PM 0.70 | 7:08AM 0.60 | 7:36PM 0.56 | 7:38AM 0.46 | 8:01PM 0.42 | 8:02AM 0.35 | 8:25PM 0.30 | 8:26AM 0.25 | 8:49PM 0.19 | 8:50AM 0.17 | 9:13PM 0.11 | 9:15AM 0.12 | 9:37PM 0.06 | 9:40AM 0.10 | 10:03PM 0.05 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 4 | - | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C (?) | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the E by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. |
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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.