Herolds Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.05° S 22.36° E

Herolds Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Herolds Bay sea temperature is
16.3° C
0.4° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,147 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with E 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 (Aug 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 16th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 23rd Aug)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
3
0
4
2
3
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
10
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
0.2
E
9
2.1
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
11
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
5
4.5
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
90
76
110
81
55
51
31
30
17
16
3606
2948
6
1194
894
673
2
2
0
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
N
5
ESE
5
E
5
NW
5
SW
10
SE
5
E
5
WSW
15
SW
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
SE
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
S
10
W
5
WSW
10
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
glassy
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
5:56PM1.87m
6:07AM1.62m
6:26PM1.72m
6:37AM1.48m
6:56PM1.55m
7:09AM1.33m
7:29PM1.38m
7:48AM1.18m
8:19PM1.22m
9:26AM1.05m
10:51PM1.12m
12:37PM1.10m
00:51AM1.22m
Low Tide
00:08AM0.24m
12:08PM0.26m
00:38AM0.37m
12:37PM0.41m
1:09AM0.52m
1:07PM0.57m
1:47AM0.67m
1:45PM0.73m
2:56AM0.80m
3:17PM0.87m
6:08AM0.81m
6:42PM0.83m
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Temp °C
16
16
19
18
16
15
14
14
17
16
14
15
15
13
16
17
16
19
19
18
Feels °C
14
13
17
16
16
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14
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16
14
13
14
13
12
15
16
15
18
16
15
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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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