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Big Bay Surf Forecast
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Big Bay surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 22 Jan 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Big Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Big Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jan) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jan) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 357 | 338 | 191 | 133 | 186 | 134 | 121 | 309 | 425 | 767 | 600 | 537 | 520 | 503 | 478 | 363 | 1441 | 878 | 573 | 555 | 382 | 185 | 178 | 239 | 445 | 230 | 495 | 542 | 297 | 323 | 268 | 263 | 1069 | 1367 | 1429 | 1325 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:34AM 1.12 | 9:25PM 0.94 | 9:50AM 1.06 | 11:08PM 0.95 | 11:22AM 1.07 | 12:31AM 1.02 | 12:34PM 1.14 | 1:25AM 1.13 | 1:26PM 1.25 | 2:06AM 1.25 | 2:10PM 1.35 | 2:43AM 1.38 | 2:49PM 1.45 | 3:19AM 1.49 | 3:27PM 1.52 | 3:54AM 1.59 | 4:05PM 1.56 | 4:30AM 1.65 | 4:43PM 1.55 | 5:07AM 1.67 | 5:23PM 1.50 | 5:45AM 1.64 | 6:05PM 1.42 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:11PM 0.57 | 3:05AM 0.65 | 4:48PM 0.58 | 4:58AM 0.67 | 6:16PM 0.52 | 6:30AM 0.61 | 7:13PM 0.42 | 7:26AM 0.50 | 7:56PM 0.31 | 8:09AM 0.39 | 8:32PM 0.19 | 8:48AM 0.28 | 9:07PM 0.10 | 9:26AM 0.18 | 9:41PM 0.03 | 10:03AM 0.10 | 10:16PM -0.01 | 10:41AM 0.06 | 10:51PM 0.00 | 11:21AM 0.06 | 11:27PM 0.05 | 12:02PM 0.10 | 12:06AM 0.14 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:50 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 29 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Big Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Big Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Big Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Big Bay 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 (Big Bay) 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 Big Bay 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.
Big Bay is 8 km (5 miles) from the very large city of Robben Island. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Robben Island. Robben Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.
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