Herolds Bay Surf Forecast

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Herolds Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 03 Nov 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 18.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Nov 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 07) at 8PM. 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 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 04) at 8PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11PM (Mon 3rd Nov)	6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf	11PM (Mon 3rd Nov)	6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful	8PM (Fri 7th Nov)	11ft (3.5m) 8s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).
	Monday 03			Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	2	1	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	1	1	2	1	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	E	E	E	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE
Period(s) (?)	11	11	12	12	9	9	9	4	6	6	6	6	6	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	906	923	1044	1299	24	14	6	44	105	93	131	165	164	1047	933	621	434	398	316	155	135
Wind (km/h)	SSE	S	WSW	SSW	S	NNE	SE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ENE	ESE	ENE	ENE	N	NNE	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	on	glass	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross
High Tide / height (m)	1:54PM 1.95		2:20AM 1.79		2:33PM 2.06	3:00AM 1.88		3:13PM 2.10	3:40AM 1.90		3:54PM 2.07	4:20AM 1.87		4:35PM 1.97		5:02AM 1.79	5:18PM 1.81		5:48AM 1.67	6:05PM 1.61
Low Tide / height (m)			8:14PM 0.03	8:19AM 0.09		8:53PM -0.07	9:00AM 0.03		9:32PM -0.10	9:41AM 0.02		10:12PM -0.06	10:23AM 0.07		10:52PM 0.04	11:07AM 0.19		11:35PM 0.19	11:55AM 0.34		12:22AM 0.35

	Monday 03			Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09
Sunrise	5:28	-	-	5:26	-	-	5:26	-	-	5:24	-	-	5:24	-	-	5:24	-	-	5:22	-	-
Sunset	-	7:00	-	-	7:00	-	-	7:01	-	-	7:02	-	-	7:02	-	-	7:04	-	-	7:05	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-
Temp. °C	22	21	17	18	18	16	19	19	18	17	18	16	19	21	18	24	23	25	28	28	26
Feels °C (?)	20	19	16	16	16	16	16	15	15	15	14	13	15	16	15	23	22	25	28	27	27

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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.