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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 pm Saturday 26 Jul 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 Sunday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 1st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Sat 02 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2218 | 1303 | 980 | 950 | 425 | 462 | 590 | 997 | 693 | 341 | 112 | 568 | 477 | 1227 | 1399 | 2605 | 2652 | 2550 | 2025 | 1599 | 1532 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:06AM 1.67 | 5:30PM 1.76 | 5:38AM 1.61 | 6:02PM 1.71 | 6:09AM 1.52 | 6:33PM 1.63 | 6:39AM 1.41 | 7:03PM 1.52 | 7:11AM 1.30 | 7:36PM 1.40 | 7:47AM 1.19 | 8:17PM 1.28 | 8:43AM 1.07 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:07PM 0.18 | 11:15AM 0.09 | 11:40PM 0.22 | 11:44AM 0.15 | 12:12AM 0.29 | 12:13PM 0.23 | 12:43AM 0.37 | 12:41PM 0.34 | 1:16AM 0.47 | 1:12PM 0.46 | 1:53AM 0.57 | 1:47PM 0.58 | 2:45AM 0.67 | 2:41PM 0.70 | ||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Sat 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 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 W at George Airport 56 km from Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach)). A 3.2m groundswell from the SSW is too big for here
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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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