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Groenvlei surf Forecast / Garden Route / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 19 Apr 2024 SAST
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Groenvlei surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Groenvlei sea temperature is 16.6°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.9 °C max: 20.6 °C min: 17.4 °C)
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Groenvlei surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Groenvlei sea temperature is 16.6°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.9 °C max: 20.6 °C min: 17.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Groenvlei this week:

The surf forecast for Groenvlei over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Groenvlei in the next 12 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 26th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 23rd Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Groenvlei over the next 12 days.

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Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SW
0.8
SW
1.7
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
3.5
S
3
SSE
3
SSE
2.4
SSE
3
SE
3
SE
2.5
SE
3
SE
2.5
ESE
2.2
SE
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
1.6
SE
1
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)12121115141312121110101116161414131312128101010101111111111111110101312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)272232217535666581444277459171208142153123101797117998386752223929220131770136111021814183017641862154911481009748450330330
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
SE
5
WNW
10
S
5
SSE
5
ENE
10
SE
10
ESE
0
NNW
15
WSW
10
W
0
NE
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
W
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
ENE
15
ESE
30
E
15
NE
10
E
15
E
10
NNE
0
SSE
15
WSW
20
W
20
SE
20
E
20
ENE
10
E
10
E
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglasscross-
on
oncrossononglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:44PM
1.38
1:57AM
1.56
2:12PM
1.48
2:23AM
1.67
2:39PM
1.57
2:49AM
1.75
3:06PM
1.64
3:14AM
1.81
3:32PM
1.68
3:40AM
1.82
3:59PM
1.69
4:07AM
1.81
4:26PM
1.67
4:35AM
1.76
4:55PM
1.62
5:04AM
1.69
5:28PM
1.55
5:38AM
1.59
6:06PM
1.45
6:19AM
1.47
6:57PM
1.34
7:16AM
1.33
8:16PM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:47PM
0.43
8:14AM
0.36
8:13PM
0.34
8:39AM
0.26
8:38PM
0.26
9:03AM
0.17
9:04PM
0.21
9:28AM
0.12
9:30PM
0.18
9:53AM
0.10
9:57PM
0.18
10:20AM
0.11
10:24PM
0.21
10:48AM
0.16
10:54PM
0.27
11:19AM
0.23
11:26PM
0.35
11:55AM
0.33
12:06AM
0.46
12:40PM
0.44
1:01AM
0.58
1:46PM
0.55
2:33AM
0.68
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--
Sunset-6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:47-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------1--1--------241----
Temp. °C212219202020222219202019212118191918181817192016212421272218171615182220
Feels °C (?)212220212121222120192021222119181817161617161412182118252016151311152018

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Groenvlei Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Groenvlei provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Groenvlei can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Groenvlei 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 (Groenvlei) 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 Groenvlei 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.

Groenvlei is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Knysna. If you plan a holiday in Garden Route, look for hotels and other accommodation in Knysna. Knysna has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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