Buffels Bay surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,797 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buffels Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffels Bay over the next 16 days.
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