Herolds Bay surf break

Herolds Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 09 Apr 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
20.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herolds Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 9th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 9th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 15th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.4
S
0.3
S
0.4
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.2
SW
0.4
SSW
0.3
E
1.2
SSW
3
SW
0.9
E
Period(s) (?)1816101016151413131212151557620818164
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)270657301785121108989385564518842648812710845028
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
10
NNE
10
SW
5
E
5
NW
5
ESE
15
ESE
5
W
10
SSW
10
S
0
NE
10
ESE
15
ESE
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
NNE
35
WSW
30
SW
5
N
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrossglasscrosscross-
on
offcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:48PM
1.14
8:18AM
1.12
10:49PM
1.12
11:23AM
1.14
12:20AM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:57AM
0.84
3:26PM
0.79
5:03AM
0.85
5:43PM
0.71
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52
Sunset6:15--6:14--6:13--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262629272222211920201921212426231917191717
Feels °C (?)252628272223222120202121202426222115131414
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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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