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Surf Bay surfForecast / Falkland Islands / Falkland Islands
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Surf Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Surf Bay sea temperature is
8.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surf Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Surf Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Surf Bay in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 2nd May) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surf Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, gales from the SSW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 11 | E 11 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 7 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | |
645 | 595 | 850 | 3274 | 1914 | 3514 | 7774 | 6614 | 2985 | 1115 | 601 | 277 | 153 | 682 | 528 | 1450 | 1925 | 1570 | 1186 | 785 | 304 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 5:57PM1.61m | 6:40AM1.59m | 6:25PM1.62m | 7:20AM1.55m | 6:53PM1.62m | 7:58AM1.49m | 7:21PM1.61m | 8:35AM1.40m | 7:50PM1.59m | 9:13AM1.31m | 8:22PM1.57m | 9:54AM1.22m | 8:59PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:47AM0.55m | 00:08AM0.30m | 12:16PM0.61m | 00:41AM0.26m | 12:43PM0.68m | 1:14AM0.25m | 1:08PM0.74m | 1:47AM0.27m | 1:32PM0.79m | 2:23AM0.33m | 1:57PM0.82m | 3:03AM0.41m | 2:24PM0.85m | ||||||||
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 | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
-3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -6 | -9 | -12 | -9 | -5 | -1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -9 | -9 | -7 | -7 | -5 | -3 | 0 | -3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 9 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 |
 kJ | 645 | 595 | 575 | 1297 | 467 | 358 | 161 | 119 | 57 | 1115 | 601 | 277 | 72 | 90 | 322 | 13 | 1925 | 1570 | 1186 | 785 | 304 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | NNW 7 | SSW 10 | E 11 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 8 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 20 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 165 | 18 | 426 | 434 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 34 | 33 | 32 | 87 | — | 26 | 14 | 20 | 42 | 62 | 122 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | — | ESE 10 | — | N 7 | S 18 | ESE 10 | NNE 9 | E 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 |
| kJ | 91 | — | 38 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | 18 | — | 4 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 33 | 163 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | SSW 8 | SSE 7 | S 9 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 7 | 460 | 850 | 3274 | 1914 | 3514 | 7774 | 6614 | 2985 | — | — | — | 153 | 682 | 528 | 1450 | — | — | — | 26 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 707 | 707 | 707 | 707 | 707 | 707 | 707 | 707 | 707 | 29 | 1607 | 1644 | 1644 | 1512 | 1241 | 707 | 1485 | 1485 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Surf Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Surf Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Surf Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Surf Bay 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 (Surf Bay) 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 Surf Bay 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 Falkland Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Surf Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Falkland Islands, consider staying in Port Stanley which is 11 km (7 miles) away.
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