Buffels Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.32° S 18.47° E

Buffels Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buffels Bay sea temperature is
15.2° C
0.5° 

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


Buffels Bay surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,992 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buffels Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Buffels Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffels Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 7th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 7th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Mon night, moderate winds from the E by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
0
2
3
4
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
14
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
3
SSW
12
3
SSW
12
2.1
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
10
1.9
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3348
2456
2577
2399
3187
3614
2686
1783
3697
3724
3570
2315
2582
645
983
1294
644
408
1610
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
SSE
30
SSE
35
ESE
15
ENE
15
WSW
15
SW
15
NNW
25
S
40
SSE
50
SSE
45
SSE
45
SE
40
ESE
50
ESE
55
ESE
40
E
20
E
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:17AM1.10m
8:47PM1.24m
9:49AM1.05m
10:22PM1.20m
11:32AM1.09m
11:55PM1.25m
12:49PM1.22m
1:06AM1.35m
1:46PM1.37m
2:01AM1.45m
2:32PM1.51m
2:48AM1.53m
Low Tide
2:06AM0.39m
2:12PM0.48m
3:28AM0.45m
3:46PM0.54m
5:10AM0.43m
5:36PM0.51m
6:33AM0.34m
6:57PM0.39m
7:33AM0.21m
7:56PM0.25m
8:20AM0.10m
8:44PM0.13m
rain showers
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:33
7:33
7:31
7:31
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:08
6:08
6:09
6:10
6:10
6:12
 mm
14
4
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
15
13
13
12
11
13
13
14
15
14
13
13
13
13
14
13
11
16
16
Feels °C
8
9
7
5
6
12
10
11
12
8
2
2
2
4
4
2
2
11
11
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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 16 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.

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