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The Wreck Surf Forecast
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The Wreck surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 12 May 2025 SAST
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 Monday (May 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Wreck in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 12th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 13th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wreck over the next 12 days.
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 964 | 2801 | 2454 | 2257 | 2257 | 2987 | 2350 | 2035 | 1514 | 1163 | 899 | 966 | 850 | 747 | 698 | 544 | 396 | 263 | 992 | 1596 | 1169 | 522 | 614 | 764 | 3850 | 4241 | 4258 | 3949 | 3037 | 2515 | 2081 | 1700 | 1216 | 902 | 722 | 1521 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | on | on | glass | glass | cross | glass | off | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | glass | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:37PM 1.55 | 3:43AM 1.65 | 4:06PM 1.54 | 4:12AM 1.62 | 4:35PM 1.51 | 4:42AM 1.57 | 5:07PM 1.47 | 5:14AM 1.51 | 5:43PM 1.41 | 5:50AM 1.43 | 6:25PM 1.35 | 6:33AM 1.34 | 7:19PM 1.30 | 7:31AM 1.25 | 8:31PM 1.28 | 8:53AM 1.19 | 9:56PM 1.32 | 10:27AM 1.20 | 11:11PM 1.42 | 11:45AM 1.28 | 12:12AM 1.56 | 12:46PM 1.39 | 1:04AM 1.68 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:29AM 0.17 | 9:34PM 0.26 | 9:57AM 0.17 | 10:03PM 0.27 | 10:26AM 0.19 | 10:33PM 0.31 | 10:56AM 0.24 | 11:06PM 0.36 | 11:30AM 0.30 | 11:42PM 0.43 | 12:09PM 0.36 | 12:26AM 0.51 | 12:56PM 0.43 | 1:27AM 0.59 | 1:58PM 0.49 | 2:50AM 0.62 | 3:15PM 0.52 | 4:23AM 0.57 | 4:35PM 0.49 | 5:40AM 0.45 | 5:44PM 0.42 | 6:40AM 0.31 | 6:42PM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the W by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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