Treskostraal surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 25 Apr 2026 SAST
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Treskostraal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Treskostraal sea temperature is
14.5° C
(Which is 2.9°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Treskostraal this week:

The surf forecast for Treskostraal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Treskostraal in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Treskostraal over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
8
1.9
SSW
10
2.5
SW
11
2.1
SW
12
1.9
S
10
1.9
S
11
2.3
S
11
2.2
S
12
1.7
S
11
1.6
S
11
2.4
S
8
1.1
SW
12
1.8
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.2
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
127
154
339
655
1682
1142
759
795
1280
1367
711
575
674
373
1409
1487
925
841
706
397
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
N
25
N
25
W
25
SSW
20
S
25
S
15
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
25
S
25
S
20
S
15
SSE
5
E
10
SW
15
S
5
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
11:35PM1.29m
12:11PM1.21m
00:29AM1.39m
1:00PM1.30m
1:10AM1.47m
1:39PM1.37m
1:45AM1.52m
2:12PM1.42m
2:17AM1.55m
2:43PM1.46m
2:48AM1.55m
3:13PM1.47m
3:18AM1.54m
Low Tide
5:17PM0.49m
6:09AM0.40m
6:17PM0.42m
6:58AM0.30m
7:03PM0.35m
7:36AM0.22m
7:40PM0.30m
8:08AM0.16m
8:14PM0.26m
8:38AM0.13m
8:45PM0.24m
9:07AM0.12m
9:15PM0.24m
9:35AM0.13m
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
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6:15
6:14
6:13
6:12
6:10
6:09
6:08
6:07
3
2
Temp °C
17
16
16
16
15
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
18
16
16
17
16
15
17
17
18
16
16
12
12
9
9
9
10
10
11
11
11
13
11
11
12
13
14
15
14
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.4
SW
15
1.6
WSW
8
2.5
SW
11
2.1
SW
12
1.9
S
10
1.9
S
11
0.9
SW
10
2.2
S
12
1.7
S
11
0.9
SW
10
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.8
SSW
15
2
SSW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.2
S
12
Energy kJ
166
127
154
75
318
1682
1142
759
795
170
1367
711
157
277
373
1409
1098
925
841
706
397
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
8
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
SW
15
0.1
S
15
0.9
WSW
13
1.7
S
10
0.1
NW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.2
SW
10
0.3
SW
15
1
SW
10
0.8
SW
10
0.8
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.6
S
10
0.6
SSE
10
1.8
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SW
12
0.9
SW
10
1.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
12
3
56
4
309
552
5
515
296
36
192
115
212
66
71
86
1487
811
433
151
268
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
SW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.1
W
21
0.3
WSW
20
Energy kJ
7
26
6
6
6
5
5
5
22
40
130
118
9
75
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
N
4
0.6
NNW
3
1.6
WSW
8
1.9
SSW
10
1.8
S
10
2.3
S
11
1.6
S
11
2.4
S
8
1.2
S
6
Energy kJ
3
1
6
339
655
643
1280
575
674
120
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
144
3
154
155
12
11
153
11
11
12
11
11
475
11
11
12
0
0
11
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
5
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
6
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
7
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
6
5
6
4
4
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Information about the Treskostraal Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Treskostraal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Treskostraal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Treskostraal 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 (Treskostraal) 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 Treskostraal 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.

Treskostraal is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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