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The Wreck surf Forecast / Garden Route / South Africa
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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 Sunday (May 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Wreck in the next 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 20th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wreck over the next 12 days.
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 400 | 338 | 614 | 3583 | 7355 | 6522 | 4263 | 2985 | 5160 | 4522 | 2887 | 1915 | 769 | 840 | 1564 | 2020 | 1866 | 1435 | 1780 | 2265 | 2299 | 1269 | 4665 | 11093 | 8654 | 7180 | 5423 | 4334 | 3139 | 4749 | 3363 | 2510 | 1442 | 861 | 1223 | 1013 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | glass | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:30PM 1.31 | 1:39AM 1.52 | 2:04PM 1.40 | 2:11AM 1.59 | 2:36PM 1.47 | 2:42AM 1.64 | 3:07PM 1.52 | 3:14AM 1.67 | 3:39PM 1.55 | 3:47AM 1.67 | 4:13PM 1.56 | 4:22AM 1.65 | 4:49PM 1.54 | 4:59AM 1.60 | 5:29PM 1.50 | 5:40AM 1.53 | 6:15PM 1.45 | 6:27AM 1.44 | 7:10PM 1.41 | 7:25AM 1.33 | 8:17PM 1.38 | 8:39AM 1.25 | 9:35PM 1.39 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:23PM 0.44 | 7:59AM 0.32 | 7:57PM 0.37 | 8:29AM 0.24 | 8:30PM 0.31 | 9:00AM 0.18 | 9:03PM 0.27 | 9:31AM 0.15 | 9:37PM 0.25 | 10:04AM 0.14 | 10:12PM 0.25 | 10:39AM 0.16 | 10:49PM 0.28 | 11:17AM 0.20 | 11:31PM 0.34 | 11:59AM 0.26 | 12:20AM 0.41 | 12:48PM 0.33 | 1:21AM 0.49 | 1:46PM 0.41 | 2:37AM 0.54 | 2:57PM 0.46 | 4:04AM 0.53 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue 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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