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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 22 Dec 2024 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gansbaai this week:
The surf forecast for Gansbaai over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gansbaai in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gansbaai over the next 12 days.
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4893 | 4251 | 3126 | 2456 | 2242 | 1869 | 1264 | 738 | 538 | 511 | 355 | 388 | 443 | 612 | 676 | 799 | 1247 | 990 | 723 | 711 | 475 | 371 | 220 | 188 | 113 | 677 | 1422 | 1610 | 1675 | 365 | 401 | 140 | 110 | 632 | 800 | 639 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:06AM 1.24 | 8:28PM 1.03 | 9:05AM 1.19 | 9:44PM 1.00 | 10:10AM 1.17 | 11:03PM 1.02 | 11:15AM 1.19 | 12:08AM 1.07 | 12:11PM 1.23 | 12:58AM 1.15 | 1:00PM 1.29 | 1:41AM 1.23 | 1:43PM 1.36 | 2:19AM 1.31 | 2:22PM 1.42 | 2:56AM 1.39 | 3:00PM 1.48 | 3:33AM 1.45 | 3:38PM 1.51 | 4:10AM 1.50 | 4:16PM 1.52 | 4:47AM 1.54 | 4:55PM 1.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:37PM 0.57 | 2:25AM 0.57 | 3:47PM 0.59 | 3:34AM 0.62 | 4:59PM 0.56 | 4:51AM 0.63 | 6:00PM 0.51 | 6:00AM 0.60 | 6:50PM 0.43 | 6:54AM 0.54 | 7:32PM 0.36 | 7:39AM 0.46 | 8:10PM 0.28 | 8:19AM 0.39 | 8:46PM 0.21 | 8:58AM 0.33 | 9:21PM 0.15 | 9:35AM 0.28 | 9:57PM 0.11 | 10:14AM 0.24 | 10:32PM 0.10 | 10:54AM 0.23 | 11:09PM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun morning, strong winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Gansbaai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gansbaai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gansbaai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gansbaai 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 (Gansbaai) 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 Gansbaai 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.
Gansbaai is 21 km (13 miles) from Hermanus. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hermanus. Hermanus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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