Thompsons Bay Surf Forecast
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Thompsons Bay Surf Forecast / KZN North / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thompsons Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Thompsons Bay over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thompsons Bay in the next 7 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 01) at 11PM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 27th Feb) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 28th Feb) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 28th Feb) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thompsons Bay over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Sat 06 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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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SSW | S | S | S | S | S | SSW | E | E | E | E | ENE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
12 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
111 | 393 | 1078 | 906 | 768 | 495 | 248 | 205 | 200 | 258 | 554 | 1022 | 654 | 740 | 668 | 544 | 610 | 600 | 474 | 524 | 383 | 327 | 318 |
E | ESE | NW | ESE | E | WNW | ENE | NE | N | NE | NE | N | NE | NE | N | E | ENE | NNE | ENE | NE | NNE | N | NNW |
cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass |
4:12PM 1.92 | 4:33AM 2.02 | 4:44PM 1.96 | 5:05AM 2.06 | 5:17PM 1.94 | 5:39AM 2.04 | 5:50PM 1.87 | 6:13AM 1.95 | 6:24PM 1.75 | 6:49AM 1.80 | 7:01PM 1.59 | 7:28AM 1.60 | 7:45PM 1.40 | ||||||||||
10:08AM 0.03 | 10:21PM -0.08 | 10:41AM -0.03 | 10:52PM -0.13 | 11:14AM -0.05 | 11:24PM -0.12 | 11:48AM 0.01 | 11:57PM -0.04 | 12:23PM 0.11 | 12:32AM 0.10 | 1:00PM 0.27 | 1:10AM 0.28 | 1:42PM 0.46 | 1:55AM 0.50 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Ballitoville which is 3 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Thompsons Bay.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Sat 06 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
some clouds | clear | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
- | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 23 |
22 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 23 |
5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - |
- | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm air temperatures (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm air temperatures (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Thompsons Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Thompsons Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 7 days. A general guide to surfing at Thompsons Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thompsons Bay 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 (Thompsons Bay) 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 Thompsons Bay 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.
Thompsons Bay is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Ballitoville. If you plan a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballitoville. Ballitoville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.