Herolds Bay surf break

Herolds Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 19 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
20.4° C
(Which is 1.8°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 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) 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 4.0m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 22nd Apr)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
4
8
6
6
3
0
4
3
2
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
E
0.3
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
0.2
E
0.2
S
0.2
E
3.5
SW
3.5
SSW
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
E
1
E
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)8191816911101313151616141413999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)669246123061070429082688405560131191677917466495289246176108
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
35
WNW
25
WNW
30
W
20
SW
10
NW
15
W
40
SW
15
WSW
10
S
15
ESE
15
NE
15
E
35
ESE
5
NNE
5
N
10
ESE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:54PM
1.84
5:10AM
1.93
5:35PM
1.73
5:52AM
1.75
6:21PM
1.58
6:41AM
1.55
7:20PM
1.42
7:47AM
1.34
8:49PM
1.31
9:35AM
1.21
10:49PM
1.33
11:31AM
1.24
12:11AM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:47AM
-0.02
10:56PM
0.10
11:26AM
0.10
11:39PM
0.23
12:09PM
0.26
12:27AM
0.41
1:01PM
0.44
1:33AM
0.59
2:14PM
0.59
3:21AM
0.71
4:05PM
0.66
5:28AM
0.67
5:44PM
0.60
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--
Sunset-6:02--6:01--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:55-
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
Rain (mm)
--1-----51---------37
Temp. °C222319171917192116161716181918242624201918
Feels °C (?)161512101314141612141413141317242625201817
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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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