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Stillbaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
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Stillbaai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Stillbaai sea temperature is
20.5° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stillbaai this week:
The surf forecast for Stillbaai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stillbaai in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stillbaai over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, near gales from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 19 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3399 | 4585 | 3018 | 2185 | 1521 | 1065 | 1187 | 1346 | 1249 | 2110 | 488 | 519 | 2553 | 3413 | 6324 | 4835 | 3543 | 2104 | 1412 | 934 | 2890 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | on | cross | cross | ||
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Low Tide / height (m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | ||
| Sunset | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 16 | ||
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Information about the Stillbaai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Stillbaai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Stillbaai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Stillbaai 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 (Stillbaai) 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 Stillbaai 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 Overberg? If you are looking for accommodation near Stillbaai, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Overberg, consider staying in Riversdale which is 37 km (23 miles) away. Other places in and around Overberg where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mossel Bay which is 68 km (42 miles) away and George, 97 km (60 miles) away.












