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Barbel Point Surf Forecast
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Barbel Point surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 31 Mar 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barbel Point this week:
The surf forecast for Barbel Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barbel Point in the next 12 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 1st Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 6th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barbel Point over the next 12 days.
Mon 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 207 | 587 | 1171 | 482 | 469 | 1028 | 983 | 629 | 1521 | 1357 | 692 | 397 | 649 | 943 | 1261 | 1121 | 2133 | 2323 | 1943 | 1341 | 752 | 742 | 561 | 364 | 335 | 427 | 335 | 467 | 347 | 154 | 342 | 382 | 373 | 360 | 700 | 578 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | off | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:04PM 1.67 | 5:22AM 1.79 | 5:39PM 1.57 | 5:57AM 1.63 | 6:15PM 1.43 | 6:34AM 1.43 | 6:56PM 1.26 | 7:16AM 1.22 | 7:52PM 1.09 | 8:27AM 1.02 | 10:23PM 0.98 | 11:41AM 0.97 | 12:48AM 1.09 | 1:11PM 1.09 | 1:39AM 1.25 | 1:53PM 1.21 | 2:12AM 1.38 | 2:24PM 1.33 | 2:39AM 1.50 | 2:51PM 1.42 | 3:04AM 1.58 | 3:17PM 1.48 | 3:28AM 1.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:05PM -0.06 | 11:34AM 0.01 | 11:41PM 0.07 | 12:09PM 0.16 | 12:18AM 0.23 | 12:46PM 0.33 | 1:00AM 0.43 | 1:32PM 0.51 | 2:01AM 0.63 | 3:03PM 0.66 | 5:13AM 0.73 | 6:15PM 0.64 | 7:16AM 0.60 | 7:22PM 0.51 | 7:58AM 0.46 | 7:58PM 0.38 | 8:27AM 0.34 | 8:26PM 0.28 | 8:51AM 0.24 | 8:51PM 0.19 | 9:15AM 0.16 | 9:15PM 0.14 | 9:38AM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 |
| Sunset | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 8 | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Barbel Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barbel Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Barbel Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barbel Point 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 (Barbel Point) 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 Barbel Point 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.
Barbel Point is 46 km (29 miles) from the city of Butterworth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Butterworth. Butterworth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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