Buffalo Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 09 Apr 2026 SAST
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Buffalo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Buffalo Bay sea temperature is
19.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buffalo Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Buffalo Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 9th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
4
4
4
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
0
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)111116141413131312121211111113121212131316
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)483437636148413189849199767485114423442291876286036831172220127574663
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
15
ESE
10
NE
10
WSW
0
E
0
NNW
15
E
15
E
5
NW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
N
10
SE
15
ESE
5
NE
10
W
15
W
15
WSW
5
S
10
SE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
glassglassononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
offoffcross-
off
glasscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:49PM
1.08
8:18AM
1.07
10:49PM
1.06
11:22AM
1.08
12:21AM
1.21
12:35PM
1.22
1:03AM
1.39
1:18PM
1.37
1:37AM
1.58
1:55PM
1.52
2:10AM
1.75
2:30PM
1.65
2:43AM
1.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:28PM
0.67
1:57AM
0.79
3:27PM
0.75
5:03AM
0.81
5:44PM
0.67
6:34AM
0.66
6:42PM
0.53
7:17AM
0.48
7:21PM
0.38
7:52AM
0.30
7:55PM
0.24
8:26AM
0.13
8:30PM
0.12
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--
Sunset-6:13--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:06--6:05-
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272724282723202019212118222321282119171717
Feels °C (?)272724272625202020212120222221272019171716
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Information about the Buffalo Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Buffalo Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Buffalo Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buffalo 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 (Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Garden Route? If you are looking for accommodation near Buffalo Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Garden Route, consider staying in Knysna which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Garden Route where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Plettenberg Bay which is 36 km (22 miles) away, George, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.

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