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The Wreck Surf Forecast
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The Wreck surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wreck this week:
The surf forecast for The Wreck over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Wreck in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 25th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 25th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wreck over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 16 | WSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
444 | 1071 | 880 | 691 | 750 | 650 | 634 | 361 | 257 | 153 | 175 | 242 | 506 | 424 | 297 | 518 | 437 | 1410 | 1968 | 3352 | 2094 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 5:35PM1.61m | 5:52AM1.59m | 6:26PM1.52m | 6:44AM1.43m | 7:26PM1.43m | 7:46AM1.29m | 8:38PM1.36m | 9:04AM1.18m | 10:00PM1.34m | 10:34AM1.14m | 11:15PM1.37m | 11:51AM1.18m | 00:15AM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:22AM0.11m | 11:42PM0.24m | 12:09PM0.22m | 00:37AM0.36m | 1:02PM0.33m | 1:43AM0.49m | 2:03PM0.44m | 3:05AM0.57m | 3:18PM0.52m | 4:36AM0.58m | 4:38PM0.55m | 5:52AM0.53m | 5:48PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
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Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 430 | 380 | 245 | 154 | 96 | 80 | 449 | 361 | 257 | 153 | 93 | 242 | 506 | 424 | 224 | 518 | 437 | 1410 | 1968 | 3352 | 2094 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 14 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | ESE 4 | SSW 18 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 80 | 102 | 140 | 96 | 56 | 53 | 118 | 172 | 114 | 104 | 99 | 96 | 44 | 65 | 297 | 74 | 211 | 16 | 759 | 63 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | — | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SW 4 | SSW 16 | E 7 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 77 | — | 17 | 17 | 48 | 32 | 30 | 10 | 42 | 8 | 175 | 38 | 93 | 62 | 25 | 9 | 79 | 76 | 41 | 17 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | — | — | E 3 | SE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 444 | 1071 | 880 | 691 | 750 | 650 | 634 | — | 2 | 6 | 14 | 205 | 46 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 35 | 15 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 1 |
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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 16 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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