Gansbaai surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 7,907 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gansbaai this week:
The surf forecast for Gansbaai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gansbaai in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gansbaai over the next 16 days.
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