Buffalo Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 03 Apr 2026 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
19.6° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 4th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 5th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 5th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Fri
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
4
7
9
8
7
5
4
0
2
3
0
3
3
3
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
3
SW
3.5
SSW
4
SW
4
SW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.7
ESE
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
0.9
SSW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)1211118121516151413131312121181212161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5512782982012233632983537237696544013110211112207104163274944654528051290
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
10
SW
15
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
SW
5
SW
10
ESE
25
ESE
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
5
NNW
15
N
5
SE
5
NNW
15
WSW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
glasscross-
on
ononcross-
on
onglasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:36AM
1.80
4:53PM
1.65
5:02AM
1.71
5:18PM
1.57
5:27AM
1.60
5:44PM
1.46
5:53AM
1.47
6:12PM
1.34
6:21AM
1.33
6:46PM
1.21
6:57AM
1.19
7:49PM
1.08
8:18AM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:26PM
0.12
10:47AM
0.11
10:51PM
0.19
11:12AM
0.19
11:17PM
0.28
11:37AM
0.29
11:43PM
0.39
12:04PM
0.41
12:11AM
0.52
12:37PM
0.54
12:47AM
0.66
1:28PM
0.67
1:57AM
0.79
3:27PM
0.75
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Fri
10
Sunrise-6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46-
Sunset--6:19--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:10
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
2-----211---------1-1
Temp. °C192121191918181817171920162224232932232221
Feels °C (?)212120191817161413141616132122222730232221
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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 16 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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