Buffalo Bay Wildside surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 01 Jan 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
20.2° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average 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 Friday (Jan 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 2nd Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 7th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 7th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 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 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thu
08
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
0
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
0
2
1
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3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.6
SE
1
SW
1.2
E
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SW
2.5
SW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)12121218161514912101211111110131313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)374314232449560677541419301284338357258404570220950774589312422162035
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
WNW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
NNW
15
SSE
20
ESE
10
ENE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
NNW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
WNW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassononcrossoncross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:44AM
1.58
2:59PM
1.76
3:30AM
1.69
3:45PM
1.79
4:14AM
1.77
4:27PM
1.78
4:55AM
1.80
5:07PM
1.73
5:35AM
1.78
5:46PM
1.64
6:14AM
1.72
6:23PM
1.52
6:52AM
1.63
7:00PM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:35PM
0.17
8:48AM
0.23
9:21PM
0.08
9:37AM
0.15
10:03PM
0.03
10:23AM
0.12
10:43PM
0.02
11:05AM
0.14
11:20PM
0.05
11:46AM
0.20
11:56PM
0.12
12:26PM
0.29
12:30AM
0.22
1:06PM
0.40
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thu
08
Sunrise-5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24-
Sunset--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212323212323212223202222202424212021192021
Feels °C (?)232323232223242222192321212223191818171818
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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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