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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 pm Saturday 14 Jun 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 Saturday (Jun 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay in the next 12 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 14th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 18th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 20th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay over the next 12 days.
Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thu 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 405 | 543 | 1027 | 1254 | 1875 | 2958 | 3808 | 3728 | 3216 | 3067 | 6741 | 4378 | 3627 | 3499 | 2830 | 2772 | 9285 | 11460 | 7874 | 5582 | 2609 | 1307 | 829 | 2386 | 2759 | 4470 | 5187 | 5310 | 3547 | 3002 | 2154 | 1521 | 1225 | 777 | 640 | 2656 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:49AM 1.53 | 6:24PM 1.53 | 6:31AM 1.47 | 7:10PM 1.51 | 7:20AM 1.39 | 8:03PM 1.50 | 8:21AM 1.31 | 9:05PM 1.48 | 9:35AM 1.25 | 10:16PM 1.49 | 10:57AM 1.26 | 11:28PM 1.53 | 12:13PM 1.32 | 12:35AM 1.59 | 1:17PM 1.41 | 1:34AM 1.66 | 2:12PM 1.51 | 2:28AM 1.71 | 3:02PM 1.60 | 3:17AM 1.74 | 3:48PM 1.66 | 4:02AM 1.73 | 4:32PM 1.69 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:46PM 0.38 | 12:05PM 0.26 | 12:30AM 0.42 | 12:47PM 0.30 | 1:22AM 0.46 | 1:35PM 0.36 | 2:23AM 0.49 | 2:31PM 0.42 | 3:34AM 0.49 | 3:38PM 0.47 | 4:50AM 0.46 | 4:53PM 0.48 | 6:03AM 0.39 | 6:07PM 0.44 | 7:07AM 0.30 | 7:14PM 0.37 | 8:02AM 0.21 | 8:13PM 0.29 | 8:52AM 0.15 | 9:06PM 0.23 | 9:38AM 0.11 | 9:55PM 0.20 | 10:21AM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thu 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 22 | 27 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 18 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Mon 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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