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Herolds Bay surf break

Herolds Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 22 Apr 2025 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
17.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Herolds Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Herolds Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herolds Bay in the next 12 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) 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 1.4m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 23rd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 25th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 25th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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

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Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSE
2.3
SE
1.6
E
1.3
ESE
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
2
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
S
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)91111101312121111141313131312121213121111111112131414131312121212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3971210606363577365260560698153115571561136312077466447306604372251431037687823193139266225492248137611641042820503411314
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
25
E
10
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
5
SW
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
WSW
5
SE
10
ESE
5
NW
0
N
5
E
5
N
5
ESE
10
E
10
WNW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
NNE
5
S
15
SSW
15
W
20
WSW
20
S
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
E
10
E
20
ESE
30
ESE
10
ESE
5
NW
0
W
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglassglassglassglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossonglassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:25AM
1.26
12:09AM
1.44
12:33PM
1.42
12:58AM
1.66
1:22PM
1.59
1:40AM
1.86
2:05PM
1.74
2:20AM
2.02
2:46PM
1.85
3:00AM
2.11
3:25PM
1.90
3:39AM
2.13
4:05PM
1.90
4:19AM
2.06
4:45PM
1.85
5:00AM
1.93
5:26PM
1.74
5:42AM
1.74
6:11PM
1.60
6:28AM
1.54
7:04PM
1.44
7:24AM
1.34
8:19PM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:39PM
0.58
6:28AM
0.53
6:38PM
0.42
7:18AM
0.31
7:24PM
0.26
8:00AM
0.12
8:06PM
0.13
8:41AM
-0.02
8:46PM
0.04
9:20AM
-0.10
9:26PM
-0.00
9:58AM
-0.10
10:06PM
0.02
10:37AM
-0.03
10:48PM
0.10
11:17AM
0.09
11:31PM
0.24
11:59AM
0.25
12:18AM
0.41
12:45PM
0.43
1:16AM
0.59
1:46PM
0.59
2:45AM
0.72
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunrise6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05--
Sunset-5:59--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:47-
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Rain (mm)
1----------------------1246132124--5
Temp. °C161717181917181817202021252522242526202117201817151513141415161616172018
Feels °C (?)121214161616181717201921262523242525192118191616121112141315131113172118

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon).

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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 12 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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