Herolds Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.05° S 22.36° E

Herolds Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Herolds Bay sea temperature is
15.7°C
1.1° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,590 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 26th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
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2
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3
3
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2
1
2
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
S
12
3
ESE
7
1.9
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
10
1
S
11
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
12
1.9
SSW
8
1.1
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1997
1016
0
1590
1062
871
1033
847
538
639
403
329
308
251
183
125
130
468
115
Wind (km/h)
0
SW
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
E
20
ESE
35
E
5
N
0
N
5
ENE
5
SSE
5
SE
0
SSE
5
SW
10
SW
0
SSW
5
WNW
10
SW
15
SW
5
SW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
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glassy
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glassy
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High Tide
2:13AM1.50m
2:38PM1.57m
2:43AM1.63m
3:04PM1.72m
3:11AM1.73m
3:31PM1.84m
3:39AM1.81m
3:57PM1.93m
4:07AM1.85m
4:24PM1.99m
4:35AM1.85m
4:52PM1.99m
Low Tide
8:14PM0.54m
8:29AM0.37m
8:43PM0.40m
8:55AM0.24m
9:10PM0.27m
9:20AM0.13m
9:38PM0.17m
9:45AM0.06m
10:06PM0.10m
10:11AM0.02m
10:34PM0.06m
10:39AM0.02m
11:04PM0.07m
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Temp °C
12
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17
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Feels °C
12
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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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