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Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) Surf Forecast
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Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 15 Sep 2025 SAST
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 Monday (Sep 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 15th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 15th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 16th Sep) | 25ft (7.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1477 | 1903 | 10630 | 14706 | 8204 | 4722 | 4155 | 3251 | 2250 | 1603 | 1340 | 1163 | 1084 | 500 | 590 | 681 | 754 | 744 | 614 | 393 | 554 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:52AM 1.09 | 11:06PM 1.15 | 12:21PM 1.19 | 12:49AM 1.26 | 1:24PM 1.37 | 1:41AM 1.40 | 2:04PM 1.54 | 2:17AM 1.53 | 2:36PM 1.68 | 2:48AM 1.62 | 3:04PM 1.78 | 3:17AM 1.69 | 3:31PM 1.84 | 3:44AM 1.72 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:22PM 0.74 | 5:56AM 0.66 | 6:44PM 0.63 | 7:12AM 0.51 | 7:41PM 0.47 | 7:55AM 0.36 | 8:20PM 0.32 | 8:27AM 0.23 | 8:51PM 0.21 | 8:55AM 0.15 | 9:18PM 0.13 | 9:21AM 0.09 | 9:43PM 0.08 | ||||||||
Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Garden Route
The wind is still offshore at Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) (moderate winds from the WNW at SHIP8616 94 km from Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach)). 2.0m 12s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.4m 10s swell from the ESE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.
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