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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 7 am Tuesday 01 Jul 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 Tuesday (Jul 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 1st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 6th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 6th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 856 | 1099 | 1257 | 1598 | 1925 | 1448 | 1330 | 1046 | 29 | 3917 | 1403 | 1573 | 3809 | 5079 | 5517 | 14483 | 6521 | 5270 | 5757 | 5169 | 6317 | 4629 | 3688 | 2763 | 3414 | 5730 | 4093 | 3271 | 4030 | 4031 | 3322 | 3017 | 2174 | 1329 | 940 | 579 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | off | off | glass | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:02PM 1.44 | 8:12AM 1.21 | 8:51PM 1.35 | 9:12AM 1.13 | 9:52PM 1.29 | 10:33AM 1.09 | 11:05PM 1.26 | 11:58AM 1.11 | 12:16AM 1.29 | 1:04PM 1.18 | 1:14AM 1.35 | 1:54PM 1.27 | 2:01AM 1.43 | 2:35PM 1.37 | 2:42AM 1.51 | 3:12PM 1.47 | 3:18AM 1.58 | 3:47PM 1.55 | 3:53AM 1.64 | 4:21PM 1.63 | 4:28AM 1.67 | 4:55PM 1.69 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:32PM 0.42 | 2:20AM 0.57 | 2:14PM 0.53 | 3:16AM 0.63 | 3:08PM 0.62 | 4:25AM 0.65 | 4:18PM 0.68 | 5:43AM 0.64 | 5:41PM 0.68 | 6:50AM 0.57 | 6:53PM 0.63 | 7:42AM 0.49 | 7:48PM 0.55 | 8:25AM 0.40 | 8:32PM 0.47 | 9:02AM 0.31 | 9:11PM 0.38 | 9:36AM 0.22 | 9:48PM 0.31 | 10:10AM 0.16 | 10:24PM 0.26 | 10:42AM 0.11 | 11:00PM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | - | 5 | 6 | - | - | 1 | 8 | 10 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 27 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 24 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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