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Buffalo Bay Surf Forecast
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Buffalo Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buffalo Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Buffalo Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1617 | 1438 | 2403 | 2941 | 2701 | 2447 | 2809 | 2145 | 1360 | 1155 | 769 | 599 | 410 | 250 | 528 | 287 | 581 | 384 | 204 | 324 | 461 | 483 | 817 | 2911 | 2822 | 1965 | 1377 | 1073 | 679 | 522 | 433 | 832 | 398 | 242 | 171 | 345 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross | glass | on | cross- on | glass | glass | off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:27PM 1.65 | 5:43AM 1.66 | 6:11PM 1.52 | 6:29AM 1.46 | 7:05PM 1.37 | 7:24AM 1.27 | 8:19PM 1.25 | 8:50AM 1.13 | 10:08PM 1.22 | 10:50AM 1.10 | 11:40PM 1.28 | 12:11PM 1.17 | 12:36AM 1.39 | 1:01PM 1.27 | 1:15AM 1.48 | 1:37PM 1.36 | 1:47AM 1.57 | 2:09PM 1.44 | 2:17AM 1.63 | 2:39PM 1.51 | 2:45AM 1.67 | 3:08PM 1.56 | 3:14AM 1.69 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:31PM 0.22 | 11:59AM 0.23 | 12:18AM 0.38 | 12:46PM 0.40 | 1:16AM 0.55 | 1:45PM 0.55 | 2:44AM 0.69 | 3:16PM 0.64 | 4:49AM 0.70 | 5:03PM 0.64 | 6:16AM 0.62 | 6:14PM 0.57 | 7:05AM 0.51 | 7:00PM 0.50 | 7:40AM 0.41 | 7:35PM 0.42 | 8:08AM 0.32 | 8:06PM 0.36 | 8:35AM 0.24 | 8:35PM 0.31 | 9:02AM 0.19 | 9:04PM 0.28 | 9:29AM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 |
| Sunset | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | - | - | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Buffalo Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Buffalo Bay 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 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buffalo Bay 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) 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 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, 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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