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Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) surf Forecast / Garden Route / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 SAST
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Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) sea temperature is 17.2°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 19.0 °C max: 20.4 °C min: 17.9 °C)
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Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) sea temperature is 17.2°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 19.0 °C max: 20.4 °C min: 17.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) this week:

The surf forecast for Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) in the next 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 25th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 28th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 27th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.1
SW
1
S
1.5
SSE
1
SSW
1.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
S
1.4
S
1.6
S
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.5
S
0.9
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
1.1
ESE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.7
E
0.6
S
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
2.2
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
Period(s) (?)121211715141616141414141413131616141212111413121171211812111312121314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)59932524719945559517151822122086510169888905773746079521033108510005762976494002551271459358955057111302234135064942
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
E
20
ESE
20
E
25
E
35
E
15
ENE
20
NE
0
ESE
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SE
5
N
10
WSW
5
SE
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
NE
5
SE
10
ESE
5
NW
5
WSW
5
SE
15
WNW
5
SSW
10
S
5
NW
5
W
5
SSW
0
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offononononononcross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassglasscross-
on
glassoffglasscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:27PM
1.64
4:35AM
1.73
4:56PM
1.59
5:05AM
1.66
5:28PM
1.51
5:39AM
1.56
6:06PM
1.42
6:19AM
1.44
6:57PM
1.31
7:16AM
1.31
8:16PM
1.23
8:49AM
1.20
10:10PM
1.25
10:48AM
1.21
11:39PM
1.40
12:10PM
1.33
12:38AM
1.58
1:06PM
1.47
1:25AM
1.75
1:53PM
1.59
2:08AM
1.87
2:35PM
1.69
2:48AM
1.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:20AM
0.11
10:25PM
0.20
10:48AM
0.15
10:54PM
0.26
11:19AM
0.22
11:27PM
0.34
11:55AM
0.32
12:06AM
0.45
12:41PM
0.43
1:02AM
0.57
1:46PM
0.53
2:33AM
0.67
3:25PM
0.59
4:36AM
0.64
5:05PM
0.53
6:05AM
0.49
6:15PM
0.41
7:03AM
0.31
7:07PM
0.28
7:49AM
0.15
7:53PM
0.17
8:30AM
0.03
8:34PM
0.09
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--
Sunset-5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40-
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Rain (mm)
---1-----111------------------------
Temp. °C201917171917192223273023232117181916191916212218242522212117222218202018
Feels °C (?)191717181614151721253021222017181915181816202017232421212118232219222120

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the E by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) 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 (Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach)) 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 Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) 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 Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Garden Route, consider staying in Knysna which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Garden Route where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Plettenberg Bay which is 35 km (22 miles) away, George, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.

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