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Farmer Burgers surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 26 Mar 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Farmer Burgers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Farmer Burgers sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farmer Burgers this week:
The surf forecast for Farmer Burgers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farmer Burgers in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farmer Burgers over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 192 | 90 | 95 | 118 | 246 | 657 | 496 | 476 | 309 | 403 | 202 | 145 | 57 | 86 | 77 | 68 | 208 | 246 | 517 | 607 | 536 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:40PM 1.19 | 11:23AM 1.21 | 12:07AM 1.31 | 12:36PM 1.32 | 1:02AM 1.46 | 1:25PM 1.44 | 1:43AM 1.60 | 2:04PM 1.54 | 2:17AM 1.69 | 2:38PM 1.61 | 2:49AM 1.75 | 3:09PM 1.64 | 3:18AM 1.76 | 3:39PM 1.65 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:16AM 0.60 | 5:54PM 0.51 | 6:36AM 0.46 | 6:53PM 0.39 | 7:25AM 0.31 | 7:36PM 0.28 | 8:04AM 0.19 | 8:11PM 0.20 | 8:37AM 0.10 | 8:43PM 0.15 | 9:07AM 0.05 | 9:13PM 0.13 | 9:36AM 0.04 | |||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:40 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 24 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | |
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Information about the Farmer Burgers Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Farmer Burgers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Farmer Burgers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Farmer Burgers 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 (Farmer Burgers) 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 Farmer Burgers 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.
Farmer Burgers is 100 km (62 miles) from Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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