Platboom surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 15,542 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Platboom this week:
The surf forecast for Platboom over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Platboom in the next 16 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Platboom over the next 16 days.
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