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The Heads surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 26 Nov 2025 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Heads surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Heads sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Heads this week:
The surf forecast for The Heads over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Heads in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Nov 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 28th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Heads over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wed 03 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 943 | 772 | 1055 | 528 | 996 | 847 | 510 | 303 | 320 | 327 | 2695 | 2646 | 2103 | 1679 | 1403 | 1430 | 1178 | 2036 | 1302 | 853 | 384 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:52AM 1.32 | 8:06PM 1.21 | 9:08AM 1.32 | 9:37PM 1.18 | 10:29AM 1.39 | 11:07PM 1.23 | 11:38AM 1.50 | 12:16AM 1.33 | 12:35PM 1.63 | 1:12AM 1.46 | 1:27PM 1.75 | 2:01AM 1.58 | 2:15PM 1.84 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:21AM 0.48 | 2:08PM 0.63 | 2:28AM 0.53 | 3:36PM 0.62 | 3:47AM 0.55 | 5:01PM 0.53 | 5:04AM 0.50 | 6:09PM 0.40 | 6:10AM 0.41 | 7:04PM 0.25 | 7:07AM 0.31 | 7:52PM 0.13 | 7:59AM 0.21 | |||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wed 03 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | - | 26 | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | |
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Information about the The Heads Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Heads provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Heads can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Heads 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 (The Heads) 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 The Heads 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 The Heads, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Garden Route, consider staying in Knysna which is 4 km (2 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 28 km (17 miles) away, George, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.
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