
Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastHeavy 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 SummaryLight 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 | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3348 | 2456 | 2577 | 2399 | 3187 | 3614 | 2686 | 1783 | 3697 | 3724 | 3570 | 2315 | 2582 | 645 | 983 | 1294 | 644 | 408 | 1610 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | |||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
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 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 15 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 21 |
3348 | 2456 | 2577 | 2399 | 3187 | 3614 | 2686 | 1783 | 3697 | 3724 | 3570 | 17 | 1986 | 466 | 298 | 1294 | 644 | 408 | 1610 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | SW 27 | SW 25 | SE 8 |
19 | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 31 | 257 | 66 | 29 | 217 | 211 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SSE 13 | WSW 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 116 | 35 | 40 | 46 | 198 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
78 | — | — | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2672 | 2315 | 2582 | 645 | 983 | 306 | 255 | 284 | 558 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 24 | 33 | 32 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 336 | 336 | 2881 | 36 | 36 | 65 | 35 | 24 | 3 | 3 |
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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.
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