Treskostraal surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 03 May 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
15.0° C
(Which is 2.1°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 Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 11s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 5th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 5th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
2
!
!
2
1
2
3
2
3
4
2
4
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
12
3
SSW
12
3
SSW
12
2.2
S
11
2
S
10
1.7
S
8
0.7
WSW
15
1
WSW
13
1
WSW
18
1.9
WSW
16
2
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.4
SW
13
3
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1700
1673
1648
1496
1355
2241
2164
1116
824
368
188
373
596
1896
1735
1435
1095
957
732
2925
3020
Wind (km/h)
25
N
20
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
15
N
10
NE
20
S
30
S
35
S
20
SE
15
SE
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
SW
20
NNW
40
NNW
30
WSW
25
NW
30
NNW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:19AM1.44m
4:45PM1.37m
4:52AM1.36m
5:19PM1.30m
5:26AM1.27m
5:58PM1.23m
6:05AM1.18m
6:47PM1.16m
6:57AM1.10m
7:53PM1.12m
8:12AM1.05m
9:12PM1.14m
9:42AM1.05m
Low Tide
10:15PM0.29m
10:34AM0.23m
10:46PM0.35m
11:05AM0.30m
11:19PM0.43m
11:38AM0.38m
11:58PM0.51m
12:18PM0.46m
00:48AM0.59m
1:11PM0.53m
2:01AM0.64m
2:23PM0.57m
3:36AM0.63m
3:48PM0.56m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
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7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
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6:07
6:06
6:06
6:05
6:04
6:02
6:01
6:00
1
4
1
2
1
21
Temp °C
18
17
17
16
15
15
15
17
19
16
15
17
17
16
17
16
15
15
15
15
15
17
13
14
14
12
12
13
12
13
11
12
13
13
13
14
12
12
10
8
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
12
3
SSW
12
3
SSW
12
2.2
S
11
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
13
1.2
S
8
1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
16
2
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.4
SW
13
3
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
12
Energy kJ
1700
1673
1648
1496
1355
2241
2164
1116
247
299
169
373
402
1896
1735
1435
1095
957
732
2925
3020
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
2.2
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
14
0.6
S
10
0.7
SW
12
0.4
WSW
20
1
WSW
18
0.9
S
7
0.2
S
16
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
107
218
195
137
93
1132
857
416
342
73
144
128
596
80
21
53
34
12
14
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.5
N
4
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
21
0.2
WSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.3
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
15
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
W
23
0.1
W
22
Energy kJ
31
10
3
17
34
80
264
372
7
53
188
10
21
6
21
17
18
16
10
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
4
2
S
10
1.7
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
7
0.8
S
9
0.6
WNW
3
1.8
WSW
7
Energy kJ
17
824
368
149
123
104
7
336
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
4
4
5
4
5
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
221
155
144
12
84
167
12
729
69
11
0
12
11
0
15
11
207
408
454
420
494
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
8
7
4
4
5
9
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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