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Buffels Bay Surf Forecast
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Buffels Bay surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 01 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buffels Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Buffels Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buffels Bay in the next 12 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 1st Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 6th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 5th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffels Bay over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 1838 | 2173 | 1305 | 918 | 568 | 880 | 737 | 589 | 485 | 305 | 437 | 301 | 942 | 2896 | 2973 | 2530 | 1860 | 1095 | 743 | 752 | 1446 | 2694 | 1957 | 1265 | 958 | 771 | 706 | 275 | 349 | 716 | 2031 | 996 | 722 | 532 | 623 | 644 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:24PM 1.48 | 5:39AM 1.53 | 6:08PM 1.34 | 6:26AM 1.35 | 7:01PM 1.19 | 7:26AM 1.16 | 8:20PM 1.07 | 9:05AM 1.02 | 10:25PM 1.04 | 11:13AM 1.02 | 12:01AM 1.13 | 12:29PM 1.11 | 12:53AM 1.25 | 1:14PM 1.20 | 1:30AM 1.35 | 1:48PM 1.29 | 1:59AM 1.43 | 2:17PM 1.35 | 2:26AM 1.50 | 2:45PM 1.41 | 2:52AM 1.54 | 3:11PM 1.44 | 3:18AM 1.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:16AM 0.01 | 11:26PM 0.15 | 11:58AM 0.16 | 12:11AM 0.30 | 12:47PM 0.33 | 1:08AM 0.46 | 1:53PM 0.49 | 2:43AM 0.59 | 3:47PM 0.58 | 5:05AM 0.60 | 5:39PM 0.53 | 6:28AM 0.49 | 6:40PM 0.44 | 7:15AM 0.38 | 7:20PM 0.35 | 7:49AM 0.29 | 7:52PM 0.28 | 8:18AM 0.21 | 8:20PM 0.23 | 8:44AM 0.14 | 8:47PM 0.19 | 9:09AM 0.11 | 9:13PM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:27 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, near gales from the SE by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the NE by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Mon morning, near gales from the SE by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Buffels Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Buffels Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Buffels Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buffels 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 (Buffels 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 Buffels 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.
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