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The Wreck surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 16 Jan 2026 SAST
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The Wreck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Wreck sea temperature is
22.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wreck this week:

The surf forecast for The Wreck over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Wreck in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 16th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wreck over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SW
2.4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
2.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)11101091010121212121111101011121212111116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)496362230145320104832792739201013809355535085557538356716045033602588
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
10
SW
5
W
10
SSW
15
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
S
10
SSE
10
WNW
10
SW
15
SE
10
E
15
SE
20
ESE
10
E
15
SE
20
ESE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffglasscross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcrossoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:42PM
1.45
3:11AM
1.43
3:16PM
1.54
3:42AM
1.54
3:47PM
1.61
4:12AM
1.62
4:17PM
1.66
4:42AM
1.69
4:47PM
1.68
5:12AM
1.73
5:17PM
1.66
5:43AM
1.74
5:50PM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:37AM
0.47
9:02PM
0.31
9:11AM
0.38
9:33PM
0.21
9:43AM
0.29
10:01PM
0.13
10:15AM
0.23
10:29PM
0.08
10:46AM
0.19
10:58PM
0.05
11:17AM
0.18
11:27PM
0.06
11:51AM
0.19
11:57PM
0.10
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--
Sunset-7:39--7:39--7:39--7:38--7:38--7:37--7:37-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212220202020202019212119202120222220222221
Feels °C (?)222220201818141517181918192018201918212020
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Information about the The Wreck Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Wreck provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Wreck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Wreck 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 Wreck) 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 Wreck 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.

The Wreck is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Plettenberg Bay. If you plan a holiday in Garden Route, look for hotels and other accommodation in Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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