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Fish Boma surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 01 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Fish Boma surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fish Boma sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fish Boma this week:
The surf forecast for Fish Boma over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fish Boma in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 1st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 6th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 7th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Boma over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 76mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | |
2558 | 2846 | 1881 | 1191 | 716 | 354 | 330 | 336 | 757 | 1147 | 681 | 490 | 1251 | 1379 | 3822 | 3720 | 3153 | 2381 | 4593 | 3689 | 2545 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:35PM1.63m | 3:42AM1.74m | 4:03PM1.62m | 4:11AM1.70m | 4:32PM1.59m | 4:39AM1.63m | 5:01PM1.53m | 5:08AM1.55m | 5:32PM1.45m | 5:39AM1.45m | 6:07PM1.36m | 6:13AM1.35m | 6:51PM1.28m | 6:57AM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:33PM0.21m | 9:56AM0.13m | 10:01PM0.23m | 10:23AM0.17m | 10:30PM0.28m | 10:51AM0.23m | 10:59PM0.34m | 11:21AM0.30m | 11:31PM0.43m | 11:53AM0.39m | 00:06AM0.53m | 12:32PM0.48m | 00:53AM0.63m | 1:24PM0.56m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 |
 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | 5:40 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 21 | 27 | — | — | 18 | 8 | 10 | 4 | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
17 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
 kJ | 2558 | 2846 | 1881 | 1191 | 716 | 354 | 277 | 322 | 757 | 1147 | 681 | 490 | 1251 | 1379 | 3822 | 3720 | 3153 | 2381 | 4593 | 3689 | 2545 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | ESE 9 | E 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 15 | E 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 119 | 276 | 322 | 289 | 227 | 210 | 336 | 269 | 192 | 183 | 148 | 456 | 828 | 625 | 171 | 147 | 1187 | 209 | 242 | 138 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | ESE 4 | SSE 9 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 73 | 72 | 82 | 211 | 330 | 96 | 1 | 8 | 138 | 126 | 32 | 69 | 302 | 56 | — | 84 | 75 | 144 | 362 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | SW 11 | WSW 11 | — | E 8 | ESE 4 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 551 | 857 | — | 6 | 38 | 265 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 16 | 175 | 183 | 40 | 41 | 3 | 3 |
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Information about the Fish Boma Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fish Boma provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fish Boma can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fish Boma 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 (Fish Boma) 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 Fish Boma 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 Garden Route? If you are looking for accommodation near Fish Boma, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Garden Route, consider staying in Knysna which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Garden Route where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Plettenberg Bay which is 39 km (24 miles) away, George, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.
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