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Buffalo Bay Wildside surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 18 Sep 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
18.3° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Sep 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay Wildside in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 25th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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 22°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
S
1.2
S
2.3
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.3
SSE
1.9
SW
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.7
WSW
1.3
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)12121212138912812121166138818161414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)184912511586126549062069250647524619313518113610615213036880110062300
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
NE
15
E
30
E
15
ENE
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
NW
10
SE
15
ESE
10
WSW
35
WSW
15
SW
5
NNW
5
S
20
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		onglasscross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:04PM
1.54
2:17AM
1.53
2:36PM
1.68
2:48AM
1.62
3:04PM
1.78
3:17AM
1.69
3:31PM
1.84
3:44AM
1.72
3:56PM
1.86
4:09AM
1.72
4:21PM
1.84
4:35AM
1.68
4:46PM
1.78
4:59AM
1.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:20PM
0.32
8:27AM
0.23
8:51PM
0.21
8:55AM
0.15
9:18PM
0.13
9:21AM
0.09
9:43PM
0.08
9:46AM
0.07
10:08PM
0.07
10:10AM
0.09
10:32PM
0.09
10:34AM
0.13
10:55PM
0.15
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:15--
Sunset-6:21--6:21--6:22--6:22--6:23--6:23--6:24-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------14----51--
Temp. °C161613182017222116171816171715171714141514
Feels °C (?)121212141514201715161614101214151479911
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  1. weather stationWind Update Light wind has turned cross-on at Buffalo Bay Wildside (moderate winds from the W at George Airport 55 km from Buffalo Bay Wildside). A 2.9m groundswell from the SSW is too big for here

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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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