Nazare Big Wave Challenge Gets Yellow Alert, Could Run Saturday in Giant Waves
70-foot plus waves predicted for Portuguese big wave tow surfing competition.
Surf Forecasts:
The surf forecast for Lwandile over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lwandile in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 17th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 20th Dec) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 20th Dec) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lwandile over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ENE | SSW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | E | ENE | ENE | ENE | E | ENE | E | E |
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 190 | 346 | 470 | 333 | 434 | 508 | 485 | 449 | 286 | 204 | 1318 | 1718 | 724 | 822 | 784 | 1038 | 1262 | 1171 | 1343 | 702 | 398 | |
Wind (km/h) | SSW | SSW | SSW | ENE | NE | N | E | ENE | SW | S | SE | WNW | ENE | ENE | NE | ENE | NE | NE | ENE | SSW | SW |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:19PM 1.40 | 2:47AM 1.33 | 2:55PM 1.46 | 3:20AM 1.39 | 3:28PM 1.50 | 3:53AM 1.43 | 4:00PM 1.52 | 4:25AM 1.47 | 4:31PM 1.53 | 4:57AM 1.48 | 5:02PM 1.52 | 5:30AM 1.48 | 5:34PM 1.49 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:04AM 0.43 | 8:37PM 0.32 | 8:42AM 0.36 | 9:10PM 0.25 | 9:16AM 0.31 | 9:41PM 0.21 | 9:50AM 0.28 | 10:13PM 0.17 | 10:23AM 0.26 | 10:44PM 0.15 | 10:56AM 0.27 | 11:16PM 0.15 | 11:30AM 0.29 | 11:48PM 0.17 | |||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:50 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 5 | 12 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 22 |

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The above surf forecast table for Lwandile provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Lwandile can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lwandile 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 (Lwandile) 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).
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Lwandile is 41 km (25 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

