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Herolds Bay surf break

Herolds Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 09 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
22.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (Jan 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 11th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 11th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 12th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
3
0
2
4
3
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
S
2.2
SSW
1.6
S
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
ESE
1.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
E
0.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
Period(s) (?)13111010141371119161498898187121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1189114648928855786214541815012133198710310310177516119614501338996
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
SE
15
E
20
ESE
35
ESE
5
E
10
SSE
10
SE
5
WNW
10
SSW
15
SSE
5
ESE
15
SSE
20
ESE
5
WNW
15
S
15
SSE
15
W
20
WSW
15
S
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossononcross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
on		glassononcross-
off		crossoncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:39PM
1.33
8:12AM
1.46
8:28PM
1.20
9:07AM
1.34
9:46PM
1.11
10:31AM
1.26
11:43PM
1.10
12:08PM
1.27
1:08AM
1.19
1:16PM
1.35
1:58AM
1.31
2:03PM
1.46
2:37AM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:46PM
0.54
1:40AM
0.51
2:34PM
0.65
2:24AM
0.65
3:40PM
0.73
3:32AM
0.76
5:22PM
0.75
5:24AM
0.80
6:56PM
0.68
7:01AM
0.74
7:51PM
0.57
7:57AM
0.63
8:29PM
0.45
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise5:28--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--
Sunset-7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:44-
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------------74--
Temp. °C202120222321242322242423242422232321181918
Feels °C (?)201918201919252325262625242425232322151516
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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 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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