Gansbaai surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,940 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gansbaai in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gansbaai over the next 16 days.
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