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Buffalo Bay Wildside surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 31 Oct 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
18.9° 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 Saturday (Nov 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay Wildside in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 1st Nov)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 1st Nov)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 1st Nov)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
0
0
2
2
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
1.7
SSW
2.1
SW
2
SW
2
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SSW
1.2
SW
2.2
ESE
1.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)129121213121212111111111211111110101277
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)95619562910301023261565146873510279321019101911621019990778582607389398312
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
15
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
SSW
15
ESE
10
E
10
S
10
SSW
5
NW
15
SW
10
SW
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
E
25
ESE
35
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncrossononcross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:09AM
1.28
12:34PM
1.51
12:58AM
1.43
1:15PM
1.70
1:41AM
1.58
1:55PM
1.86
2:21AM
1.70
2:34PM
1.96
3:01AM
1.78
3:14PM
2.00
3:40AM
1.80
3:55PM
1.97
4:21AM
1.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:04PM
0.56
6:10AM
0.46
6:54PM
0.36
6:57AM
0.32
7:36PM
0.18
7:39AM
0.19
8:15PM
0.03
8:20AM
0.08
8:54PM
-0.07
9:00AM
0.02
9:33PM
-0.10
9:41AM
0.01
10:12PM
-0.06
10:23AM
0.06
Fri
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Sunrise--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:24--5:24--5:22--5:22
Sunset6:54--6:54--6:55--6:57--6:58--6:59--7:00--
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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clear
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Rain (mm)
--2-1----------------
Temp. °C201717171618181521211618181619191821201725
Feels °C (?)171513121315151219201617161618171717151221
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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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