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Herolds Bay surf Forecast / Garden Route / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 19 Apr 2024 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 16.7°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.6 °C max: 20.2 °C min: 17.1 °C)
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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 16.7°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.6 °C max: 20.2 °C min: 17.1 °C)


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 Sunday (Apr 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 21st Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 23rd Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 23rd Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.2
SSE
0.4
SSW
0.5
S
1.1
SE
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.6
SSW
2.1
S
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
3.5
S
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
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
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
0.8
SE
Period(s) (?)888131376111077161614141313121281010910111111111111111110998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)19322217552585451167917513822265175211399466994522352702013177012471149178018301732186215971090100976245927817882
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
5
WSW
10
S
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
SE
10
E
0
W
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
E
5
SSW
5
SW
10
W
5
SW
5
S
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
NE
10
ESE
15
E
10
NNE
25
WSW
5
E
10
E
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:56AM
1.61
2:11PM
1.53
2:22AM
1.72
2:38PM
1.63
2:48AM
1.81
3:05PM
1.69
3:13AM
1.86
3:31PM
1.74
3:39AM
1.88
3:58PM
1.75
4:06AM
1.86
4:26PM
1.72
4:34AM
1.82
4:55PM
1.67
5:04AM
1.74
5:27PM
1.60
5:38AM
1.64
6:05PM
1.49
6:19AM
1.52
6:57PM
1.38
7:16AM
1.38
8:16PM
1.30
8:50AM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:46PM
0.45
8:14AM
0.37
8:12PM
0.35
8:38AM
0.26
8:38PM
0.27
9:02AM
0.18
9:03PM
0.22
9:27AM
0.13
9:29PM
0.19
9:52AM
0.11
9:56PM
0.19
10:19AM
0.12
10:24PM
0.22
10:47AM
0.16
10:53PM
0.28
11:18AM
0.24
11:26PM
0.36
11:54AM
0.34
12:06AM
0.48
12:40PM
0.45
1:01AM
0.60
1:46PM
0.57
2:33AM
0.70
Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
Sunrise--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05
Sunset6:01--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211819191821202021211921211819201718181617171616171417181620202023191719
Feels °C (?)211920201921202120212122221919181716141415131413121114141517171918181816

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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