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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 02 Feb 2026 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
22.9° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Feb 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Monday (Feb 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 2nd Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 9th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 9th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
1
0
2
1
2
1
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SSW
1.1
ESE
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
3
ESE
Period(s) (?)1111111011911111011101111101010101010107
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)530225210167156203121177154191180283229216212276226188231192707
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
15
SE
20
SE
5
ESE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
WSW
15
S
5
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
E
5
S
10
SSE
5
W
10
SSW
10
S
0
WNW
10
S
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
on		offcrossglasscross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscrossglasscross-
off		crossglasscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:40AM
1.89
4:50PM
1.77
5:13AM
1.88
5:22PM
1.71
5:44AM
1.83
5:52PM
1.62
6:13AM
1.73
6:21PM
1.50
6:41AM
1.60
6:48PM
1.38
7:09AM
1.45
7:17PM
1.24
7:40AM
1.30
7:53PM
1.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:28PM
-0.02
10:51AM
0.07
10:59PM
-0.01
11:24AM
0.10
11:28PM
0.05
11:54AM
0.17
11:56PM
0.14
12:23PM
0.27
12:22AM
0.26
12:52PM
0.39
12:48AM
0.40
1:22PM
0.52
1:17AM
0.54
1:59PM
0.65
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
Sunrise-5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56-
Sunset--7:31--7:30--7:30--7:29--7:29--7:28--7:27
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
thunderstorm
heavy rain
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232627232526232525222424212424222222212223
Feels °C (?)252727242727252626242423202625242324232223
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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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