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The Heads surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 09 May 2025 SAST
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 (May 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Heads in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (May 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 9th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 10th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 10th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Heads over the next 12 days.
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1752 | 1488 | 918 | 658 | 2368 | 5067 | 1215 | 1915 | 1221 | 621 | 302 | 2636 | 2740 | 2679 | 2005 | 1498 | 1154 | 961 | 666 | 363 | 695 | 661 | 563 | 391 | 338 | 930 | 882 | 716 | 541 | 443 | 899 | 694 | 831 | 898 | 1223 | 2639 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | off | glass | glass | off | off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:09PM 1.44 | 2:17AM 1.63 | 2:39PM 1.51 | 2:45AM 1.67 | 3:08PM 1.56 | 3:14AM 1.69 | 3:36PM 1.58 | 3:43AM 1.69 | 4:05PM 1.58 | 4:12AM 1.65 | 4:35PM 1.55 | 4:42AM 1.60 | 5:07PM 1.50 | 5:14AM 1.54 | 5:42PM 1.44 | 5:49AM 1.46 | 6:25PM 1.38 | 6:33AM 1.37 | 7:19PM 1.33 | 7:31AM 1.28 | 8:31PM 1.30 | 8:53AM 1.22 | 9:55PM 1.35 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:08AM 0.32 | 8:06PM 0.36 | 8:35AM 0.24 | 8:35PM 0.31 | 9:02AM 0.19 | 9:04PM 0.28 | 9:29AM 0.17 | 9:33PM 0.26 | 9:57AM 0.17 | 10:03PM 0.28 | 10:26AM 0.20 | 10:33PM 0.31 | 10:56AM 0.24 | 11:05PM 0.37 | 11:30AM 0.30 | 11:41PM 0.44 | 12:08PM 0.37 | 12:26AM 0.53 | 12:56PM 0.44 | 1:27AM 0.60 | 1:57PM 0.50 | 2:50AM 0.63 | 3:14PM 0.53 | |||||||||||||
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | 11 | 19 | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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