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Leftovers surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 29 Aug 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
18.2° 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 Friday (Aug 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leftovers in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 30) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).

Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
5
2
4
1
1
1
3
3
2
0
0
1
3
3
2
2
2
5
4
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)151414131413131313131313131313121114131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)474537922919274821442747248731843044231023061894188315261113196830434971396333562390
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
30
W
20
WSW
20
E
20
NE
45
WSW
35
WSW
20
W
15
E
40
E
30
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
25
W
25
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
NE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		oncross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:39PM
1.34
6:49AM
1.17
7:08PM
1.20
7:23AM
1.04
7:52PM
1.07
8:47AM
0.91
10:33PM
0.98
12:40PM
0.96
12:46AM
1.09
1:32PM
1.13
1:35AM
1.24
2:05PM
1.30
2:11AM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:53AM
0.46
12:51PM
0.50
1:29AM
0.58
1:26PM
0.63
2:40AM
0.70
2:59PM
0.76
5:57AM
0.70
6:28PM
0.72
7:16AM
0.55
7:30PM
0.57
7:52AM
0.39
8:07PM
0.40
8:23AM
0.24
Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Sunrise--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33
Sunset5:59--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:02--6:04--
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171617171617171617171620231917171617171618
Feels °C (?)161514151210111215111018211814121015141415
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Leftovers (light winds from the SW at Cape Saint Francis 5 km from Leftovers). A 3.2m groundswell from the SSW

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Actual: 56 min ago

13 km/h
SW
Offshore
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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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