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Buffalo Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 15 Aug 2025 SAST
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Buffalo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Buffalo Bay sea temperature is
17.0° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Aug 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 23rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 23rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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

Hourly12 Days
Garden Route Surf
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Fri
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
3
2
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
5
4
2
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
2.1
SE
1.8
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.8
SSW
1.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
Period(s) (?)13101010101010917181615141312101110101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)121012649127237077655255536711051195723661209929764367021911401219221983659
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
15
WSW
10
ESE
5
NNE
5
SE
15
ESE
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
NW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
N
10
SW
10
SW
20
W
25
W
25
WSW
15
WNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		onglasscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:11AM
1.24
8:51PM
1.35
9:47AM
1.12
10:45PM
1.25
12:04PM
1.15
12:38AM
1.30
1:26PM
1.31
1:44AM
1.43
2:16PM
1.48
2:30AM
1.55
2:55PM
1.63
3:07AM
1.65
3:29PM
1.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:08AM
0.47
2:13PM
0.53
3:30AM
0.61
3:53PM
0.67
5:40AM
0.62
6:15PM
0.65
7:14AM
0.51
7:38PM
0.51
8:08AM
0.36
8:28PM
0.36
8:47AM
0.22
9:07PM
0.24
9:20AM
0.12
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Fri
22
Sunrise-7:05--7:05--7:03--7:03--7:01--7:01--6:58-
Sunset--5:58--5:59--5:59--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151717151819152221151818151718151315141616
Feels °C (?)1414151317171320181316161415171381081211
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Garden Route

  1. weather stationWind Update No recent live wind reports 102 km from Buffalo Bay. 1.7m 13s groundswell from the SSW with a 1.0m 7s swell from the ESE. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

    1 hour 41 minutes ago Buffalo Bay
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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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