Herolds Bay surf break

Herolds Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 02 Jan 2026 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
21.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Friday (Jan 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herolds Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 2nd Jan)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 8th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 7th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
3
4
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
0.8
SSW
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
SSW
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
0.9
SSE
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)8189910101111101013910101414131313911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14539016212916016719418715513311839354853365022344723661821134663
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
W
20
S
15
S
0
NNE
15
SSE
25
SE
10
E
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
NW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
ENE
15
SE
25
ESE
5
E
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
ononglassoncross-
on
crossononcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncrossoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:58PM
1.85
3:30AM
1.79
3:44PM
1.89
4:13AM
1.86
4:27PM
1.88
4:54AM
1.89
5:07PM
1.82
5:34AM
1.87
5:45PM
1.73
6:13AM
1.81
6:22PM
1.60
6:51AM
1.71
6:59PM
1.47
7:30AM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:21PM
0.09
9:37AM
0.16
10:03PM
0.03
10:22AM
0.13
10:43PM
0.02
11:05AM
0.15
11:20PM
0.06
11:46AM
0.21
11:55PM
0.14
12:25PM
0.31
12:30AM
0.24
1:05PM
0.42
1:03AM
0.37
1:46PM
0.54
Fri
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:28
Sunset7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------1-------------
Temp. °C232224232122222022222125242221211920212022
Feels °C (?)232423232321211922212223242120181817181722
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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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