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Leftovers surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 16 Oct 2025 SAST
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Leftovers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Leftovers sea temperature is
18.4° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Leftovers this week:

The surf forecast for Leftovers over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 16) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leftovers in the next 12 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 16th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 16th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 16th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
5
3
2
0
0
2
0
1
1
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
SSW
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.9
SW
0.9
SE
2.3
SW
1.8
SW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)13131313131211812171515141414131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)101817797587233471748993172606980644755904295205019421418101810181022125610422107
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
15
SSW
20
NE
35
ENE
40
E
40
W
45
WSW
35
WSW
25
W
15
SSE
20
SE
20
E
30
E
35
E
15
NE
15
E
25
ESE
10
NE
10
ESE
15
WSW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crossoncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:59PM
1.31
1:19AM
1.24
1:37PM
1.44
1:54AM
1.35
2:08PM
1.54
2:24AM
1.43
2:35PM
1.62
2:52AM
1.50
3:01PM
1.66
3:19AM
1.54
3:27PM
1.67
3:45AM
1.55
3:52PM
1.65
4:10AM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:23PM
0.43
7:24AM
0.37
7:57PM
0.31
7:56AM
0.28
8:25PM
0.21
8:25AM
0.21
8:51PM
0.14
8:51AM
0.16
9:15PM
0.09
9:16AM
0.14
9:39PM
0.07
9:42AM
0.14
10:04PM
0.09
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:35--5:33--5:33--5:31--5:31--
Sunset-6:34--6:35--6:36--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:38-
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1------1-2-----------
Temp. °C151514171918181817161717181817191919222119
Feels °C (?)691191213101112141413121112171618201916
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Leftovers (light winds from the WSW at Springfield wx 67 km from Leftovers). 0.4m 10s swell from the ESE to make surfable waves.

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Information about the Leftovers Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Leftovers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Leftovers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Leftovers 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 (Leftovers) 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 Leftovers 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.

Leftovers is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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