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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 Friday 23 May 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 Friday (May 23) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be onshore 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 Friday (May 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 23rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 30th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 30th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay over the next 12 days.
Fri 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wed 04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 2545 | 1693 | 1158 | 961 | 675 | 1784 | 1688 | 2832 | 3813 | 4191 | 3193 | 3017 | 1859 | 1158 | 772 | 635 | 743 | 802 | 4692 | 2201 | 3031 | 5888 | 7218 | 6140 | 6648 | 5615 | 4343 | 3468 | 3559 | 2891 | 2584 | 2618 | 1805 | 1338 | 432 | 326 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross | off | glass | off | off | cross- off | off | on | on | cross- on | cross | on | glass | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:04AM 1.72 | 1:37PM 1.54 | 1:52AM 1.82 | 2:24PM 1.63 | 2:38AM 1.88 | 3:09PM 1.69 | 3:23AM 1.88 | 3:53PM 1.72 | 4:08AM 1.83 | 4:37PM 1.70 | 4:52AM 1.73 | 5:21PM 1.64 | 5:36AM 1.61 | 6:08PM 1.56 | 6:22AM 1.46 | 7:00PM 1.47 | 7:13AM 1.33 | 7:58PM 1.38 | 8:13AM 1.21 | 9:06PM 1.33 | 9:28AM 1.13 | 10:19PM 1.31 | 10:51AM 1.12 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:42PM 0.33 | 7:30AM 0.17 | 7:34PM 0.23 | 8:17AM 0.07 | 8:23PM 0.16 | 9:01AM 0.02 | 9:10PM 0.12 | 9:44AM 0.01 | 9:56PM 0.12 | 10:26AM 0.05 | 10:42PM 0.17 | 11:09AM 0.13 | 11:29PM 0.26 | 11:53AM 0.23 | 12:19AM 0.38 | 12:38PM 0.34 | 1:13AM 0.50 | 1:28PM 0.44 | 2:18AM 0.60 | 2:25PM 0.53 | 3:34AM 0.65 | 3:33PM 0.60 | 4:54AM 0.64 | |||||||||||||
Fri 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wed 04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 |
| Sunset | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 14 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sun 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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