Herolds Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.05° S 22.36° E

Herolds Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Herolds Bay sea temperature is
16.5°C
0.7° 

Herolds Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Herolds Bay surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with 2,533 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with S swell.

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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herolds Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 27th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 30th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 30th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
1
0
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2
2
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5
4
2
2
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
4
2.2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
9
1.8
SSW
9
1.5
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.6
SSE
9
3
ESE
7
2.1
ESE
7
3
ESE
9
3
ESE
9
3.5
E
10
2.3
ESE
10
2
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.6
E
10
1.2
E
11
0.9
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
1805
566
525
348
430
347
397
766
456
1128
1260
2037
1061
757
529
573
326
191
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
NNW
10
SE
25
ESE
15
ENE
20
ESE
35
ESE
10
ENE
10
ESE
20
ESE
15
N
20
N
10
E
5
SSW
15
SE
5
SE
10
W
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:40AM1.88m
3:54PM2.06m
4:11AM1.89m
4:25PM2.05m
4:44AM1.84m
4:58PM1.97m
5:18AM1.75m
5:34PM1.83m
5:56AM1.61m
6:15PM1.65m
6:43AM1.44m
7:08PM1.44m
Low Tide
9:37PM-0.00m
9:41AM0.01m
10:07PM-0.03m
10:12AM0.01m
10:39PM-0.01m
10:44AM0.07m
11:12PM0.08m
11:19AM0.17m
11:49PM0.22m
11:58AM0.33m
00:33AM0.39m
12:47PM0.51m
1:33AM0.57m
rain showers
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 mm
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Temp °C
17
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31
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28
19
17
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Feels °C
16
12
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11
19
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28
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28
17
15
13
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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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