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Herolds Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 13 Mar 2026 SAST
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Herolds Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Herolds Bay sea temperature is
21.9° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Herolds Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Herolds Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herolds Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 14th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 19th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 19th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herolds Bay over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Fri
20
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
4
3
3
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
0.8
ESE
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.1
SE
1.3
SSW
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)9888871312121211111115101315148139
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12292664688894587376336024513723171422884761091115412958776
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
10
SSE
15
ESE
15
E
10
SSE
10
SE
0
E
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
5
ESE
15
SSE
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
WNW
10
ENE
5
E
10
N
20
SW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		oncross-
on		crossononglassonononcross-
on		oncross-
off		oncross-
on		glasscrosscrossoffcrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:25AM
1.25
1:27PM
1.33
1:55AM
1.44
2:00PM
1.50
2:22AM
1.63
2:31PM
1.66
2:49AM
1.81
3:01PM
1.79
3:17AM
1.97
3:31PM
1.88
3:47AM
2.07
4:03PM
1.93
4:18AM
2.12
4:35PM
1.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:30AM
0.70
7:44PM
0.53
8:01AM
0.52
8:11PM
0.36
8:30AM
0.33
8:38PM
0.20
8:59AM
0.17
9:06PM
0.08
9:29AM
0.04
9:35PM
-0.01
10:00AM
-0.05
10:05PM
-0.05
10:32AM
-0.07
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Fri
20
Sunrise-6:28--6:28--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33-
Sunset--6:50--6:49--6:47--6:45--6:45--6:44--6:42
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rain showers
heavy rain
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222222202424232423222425232322242828212220
Feels °C (?)232523202626252724252726242523212729212017
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Information about the Herolds Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Herolds Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Herolds Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Herolds Bay 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 (Herolds Bay) 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 Herolds Bay 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 Herolds Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Garden Route, consider staying in George which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Garden Route where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mossel Bay which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.

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