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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 01 May 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Witsands this week:
The surf forecast for Witsands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Witsands in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 2nd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 3rd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Witsands over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 3691 | 3572 | 2546 | 2090 | 2056 | 1768 | 1317 | 987 | 804 | 457 | 478 | 777 | 958 | 928 | 766 | 452 | 1498 | 2063 | 1657 | 3262 | 2452 | 1725 | 1488 | 1398 | 1531 | 1190 | 503 | 2007 | 1147 | 1606 | 961 | 689 | 1191 | 337 | 1073 | 1333 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:59PM 1.34 | 6:17AM 1.29 | 6:57PM 1.23 | 7:21AM 1.13 | 8:13PM 1.14 | 8:49AM 1.03 | 9:47PM 1.12 | 10:30AM 1.01 | 11:08PM 1.17 | 11:44AM 1.07 | 12:03AM 1.24 | 12:34PM 1.14 | 12:43AM 1.31 | 1:12PM 1.21 | 1:17AM 1.37 | 1:44PM 1.27 | 1:47AM 1.41 | 2:14PM 1.33 | 2:17AM 1.44 | 2:44PM 1.36 | 2:47AM 1.46 | 3:14PM 1.38 | 3:18AM 1.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:45AM 0.19 | 12:08AM 0.33 | 12:37PM 0.34 | 1:12AM 0.46 | 1:42PM 0.46 | 2:43AM 0.55 | 3:10PM 0.54 | 4:28AM 0.55 | 4:41PM 0.53 | 5:45AM 0.49 | 5:47PM 0.49 | 6:34AM 0.40 | 6:34PM 0.43 | 7:11AM 0.32 | 7:11PM 0.38 | 7:42AM 0.26 | 7:43PM 0.34 | 8:10AM 0.20 | 8:14PM 0.30 | 8:38AM 0.17 | 8:44PM 0.28 | 9:06AM 0.15 | 9:14PM 0.27 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed night, light winds from the NNE by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Witsands Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Witsands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Witsands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Witsands 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 (Witsands) 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 Witsands 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.
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