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Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 19 Jan 2026 SAST
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Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) sea temperature is
20.2° C
 (Which is 3.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) this week:

The surf forecast for Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 19th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 24th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 23rd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
2
3
0
0
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.2
S
1
SSW
1.5
SW
1.3
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
1.5
E
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.3
S
2.5
S
2.1
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)1212101166131312121316151414131313131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5503972365151367824974925418928962818502216240215841138787581545361
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
W
20
SSW
15
S
5
ENE
20
E
30
ENE
15
NNE
10
SE
25
SW
20
WSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
10
NE
15
SE
10
SE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		oncrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossononcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:23PM
1.55
4:48AM
1.57
4:52PM
1.57
5:18AM
1.61
5:22PM
1.56
5:49AM
1.62
5:54PM
1.52
6:21AM
1.61
6:27PM
1.45
6:56AM
1.55
7:04PM
1.34
7:36AM
1.46
7:49PM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:18AM
0.22
10:35PM
0.07
10:49AM
0.18
11:03PM
0.04
11:21AM
0.16
11:32PM
0.03
11:54AM
0.17
12:02AM
0.07
12:29PM
0.21
12:34AM
0.13
1:07PM
0.28
1:11AM
0.23
1:53PM
0.38
1:55AM
0.36
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise5:16--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--
Sunset-7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:15-
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--------------1-----2
Temp. °C232321242220242421282823242420262623282825
Feels °C (?)212121212120211918282922222220252423292929
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Information about the Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) 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 (Gonubie Reef (The Lefts)) 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 Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) 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 Eastern Cape - Wild Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Gonubie Reef (The Lefts), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, consider staying in East London which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape - Wild Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Butterworth which is 58 km (36 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.

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