Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 22 Jul 2025 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
18.7° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Wednesday (Jul 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 26) 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 2.3m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 25th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 26th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Tue
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1.3
S
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SSW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
4.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)12111111111212189101312121111121010111012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1249984497496521122916862229385347711140586877218234615871102735390348294805
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
5
NNE
0
SE
5
SE
10
W
15
W
20
SW
20
WNW
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
25
W
20
WSW
10
W
15
E
20
E
10
NNE
5
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
glassglassoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffononcrossglassoncross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:14PM
1.45
2:29AM
1.60
3:02PM
1.58
3:15AM
1.67
3:43PM
1.68
3:55AM
1.71
4:21PM
1.75
4:32AM
1.71
4:57PM
1.78
5:06AM
1.67
5:30PM
1.76
5:38AM
1.61
6:02PM
1.71
6:09AM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:20PM
0.37
8:53AM
0.22
9:10PM
0.27
9:34AM
0.13
9:53PM
0.20
10:10AM
0.08
10:31PM
0.17
10:44AM
0.07
11:07PM
0.18
11:15AM
0.09
11:40PM
0.22
11:44AM
0.15
12:12AM
0.29
12:13PM
0.23
Tue
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Sunrise--7:26--7:26--7:26--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:22
Sunset5:40--5:40--5:42--5:43--5:43--5:44--5:45--
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Rain (mm)
------122-1--1-------
Temp. °C171518191616171513131213141314161417192123
Feels °C (?)151418181614151165578911121015161719
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  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 56 km away suggest it is still onshore at Murphys (Buffalo Bay Beach) (light winds from the E at SHIP2215). 2.2m 12s groundswell from the SSW

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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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