Buffels Bay Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (69 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.32° S 18.47° E)

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Buffels Bay surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 04 Nov 2025 SAST

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Buffels Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Buffels Bay sea temperature is 17.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buffels Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Buffels Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffels Bay in the next 12 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5AM (Mon 10th Nov)	4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf	5AM (Mon 10th Nov)	4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful	5PM (Tue 11th Nov)	5ft (1.5m) 15s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the ESE on Thu night, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri morning).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).
		Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tue 11
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	2	2	3
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SW	SE	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	11	11	6	7	7	7	8	8	8	7	16	7	14	13	13	15	13	12	11	16	15
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	675	384	377	606	607	859	637	510	681	398	201	498	447	503	380	805	552	423	273	627	988
Wind (km/h)	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE	E	WSW	WSW	NNW	NW	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	cross- on	on	on	on	on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	off
High Tide / height (m)	2:36AM 1.57		2:47PM 1.74	3:18AM 1.59		3:30PM 1.71	4:00AM 1.56		4:14PM 1.63	4:45AM 1.50		5:00PM 1.50		5:34AM 1.40	5:52PM 1.35		6:30AM 1.29	6:52PM 1.19		7:40AM 1.20
Low Tide / height (m)	8:28PM -0.08	8:37AM 0.05		9:09PM -0.11	9:20AM 0.04		9:50PM -0.07	10:04AM 0.08		10:34PM 0.01	10:51AM 0.16		11:19PM 0.13	11:43AM 0.28		12:10AM 0.27	12:45PM 0.41		1:12AM 0.40		2:08PM 0.51

		Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tue 11
Sunrise	-	5:41	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:35	-
Sunset	-	-	7:17	-	-	7:19	-	-	7:20	-	-	7:20	-	-	7:21	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:22

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	17	17	18	18	19	20	18	21	22	21	20	19	20	21	21	22	19	19	18	18	19
Feels °C (?)	11	9	8	8	9	8	6	15	15	13	16	10	12	17	16	17	19	17	19	16	16

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Information about the Buffels Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Buffels Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Buffels Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buffels 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 (Buffels 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 Buffels 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 Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Buffels Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 43 km (27 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 49 km (30 miles) away, Grabouw, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.