Buffalo Bay Surf Forecast

/ Garden Route (22 surf breaks) /

South Africa (276 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.08° S 22.98° E)

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Buffalo Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 17 Nov 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 19.3° 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 Tuesday (Nov 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8AM (Tue 18th Nov)	2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf	2PM (Thu 20th Nov)	8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful	8PM (Thu 20th Nov)	10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
		Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Mon 24
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	1	1	2	2	2	1	4	4	4	5	5	2	3	1	0	1	1	2	4	3	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ESE	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	S	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	6	10	16	14	13	13	12	15	16	15	14	14	13	12	12	10	11	18	16	16	14
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	220	120	326	350	437	369	918	1405	3968	4265	3212	2466	1673	773	555	495	523	395	661	1155	998
Wind (km/h)	E	S	S	ESE	SSW	SSE	N	SSW	S	NNW	S	SSE	NE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	WNW	S	SE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	cross	cross	glass	cross- off	cross- on	glass	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)	2:26AM 1.50		2:31PM 1.66	2:55AM 1.55		3:01PM 1.68	3:24AM 1.58		3:30PM 1.68	3:53AM 1.58		4:00PM 1.65	4:23AM 1.56		4:30PM 1.61	4:55AM 1.52		5:00PM 1.55		5:28AM 1.47	5:33PM 1.47
Low Tide / height (m)	8:22PM 0.25	8:22AM 0.33		8:49PM 0.20	8:52AM 0.29		9:16PM 0.17	9:22AM 0.27		9:44PM 0.17	9:51AM 0.28		10:13PM 0.19	10:22AM 0.31		10:43PM 0.23	10:53AM 0.36		11:15PM 0.28	11:27AM 0.43

		Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Mon 24
Sunrise	-	5:13	-	-	5:13	-	-	5:13	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:11	-
Sunset	-	-	7:12	-	-	7:13	-	-	7:14	-	-	7:14	-	-	7:15	-	-	7:15	-	-	7:16

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	10	2	-	-
Temp. °C	17	20	21	19	20	20	17	20	21	17	21	22	18	22	22	19	19	18	18	21	22
Feels °C (?)	14	19	19	19	18	18	17	19	20	18	20	21	18	20	19	18	18	18	19	21	21

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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.